Absinthe is a very strong liqueur that is made with wormwood and other herbs.
Ale is a similar drink to beer but is darker, heavier and more bitter. In some countries, ale is simply another word for beer.
Scientific name: genus: amaranthus
Amaranths are a large group of plants that include some fast-growing weeds. Some varieties of amaranth, particularly the grain amaranth, grow a large crop of highly-nutritious seeds, and are sometimes referred to as the 'crop of the future'.
Some species of amaranth have edible leaves and can be cooked or eaten raw as a salad vegetable.
Scientific name: family: engraulidae
Scientific name: pimpinella anisum
Anise or aniseed is a small plant related to fennel and celery. It is grown for its seeds, which have a similar taste to liquorice. It is a different plant to star anise.
