Nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus, A flowering stem with leaves and a backlit orange flower with red markings in a glass of water.

Star anise, Illicium verum, A mass of star shaped husks holding the seeds.

Horseradish, Armoracia rusticana, Top view of several roots, some with leaves and one broken open.

White mustard, Sinapis alba, Mass of mustard seeds.

Ginger, Zingiber officinale, Overhead view of several pieces of fresh root ginger laid on top of one another with a couple broken open.

Ginger, Zingiber officinale, fresh piece of the root with cinnamon sticks, fennel flower, orange peel and liquorice leaves grouped together, surrounded by a warm red halo.

Nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus 'Alaska Salmon orange' with other herbs, including flowering rocket and parsley, purple sage and heartsease planted along the centre of a contemporary wooden planked outdo...

Nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus 'Alaska Salmon orange' and 'Alaska scarlet' with courgette and sweetcorn plants in a basket planter. Hampton Court Flower show 2011, Burgon and Ball '5-a-day garden' desig...

Nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus 'Alaska Salmon orange' with with other herbs, including flowering rocket and parsley, purple sage and heartsease planted along the centre of a contemporary wooden planked...

Chilli, Jalapeno chilli, Capsicum annum, A mass of shiny green chillies.

Chilli, Jalapeno chilli peppers, Capsicum annuum, A mass of shiny red chillies.

Red Jalapeno chilli, Capsicum annuum, Close view of two chillies viewed from above on a bright yellow speckled plate.