GuessKinHerbs & Spices
Guess the mystery herb or spice! Each guess reveals how closely related it is through the botanical classification tree.
How It Works
Guess a Herb
Type any herb or spice name. From basil to saffron, explore the botanical world of flavor.
See the Tree
Each guess reveals the botanical tree โ mint and basil are relatives in Lamiaceae!
Find the Target
Cumin and coriander are in the same family (Apiaceae). Use these connections to narrow down!
One Herb Per Day
Every day at midnight UTC, a new mystery herb is chosen โ the same one for everyone around the world. You get 20 guesses to find it. Share your results with friends and compare scores!
Game Modes
Multiple ways to test your knowledge
Real APG IV botanical taxonomy Data
GuessKin Herbs & Spices uses real APG IV botanical taxonomy data. Every node in the tree is based on real classification data.
Share Your Score
Get a Wordle-style emoji grid to share with friends
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