Hyssop in French is pronounced Hysope. Hyssops's botanical name is Hyssopus Officinalls and is part of the Lamiaceae family which includes mint. Other names for the herb include hiope, issop and lissop.

This evergreen herb is grown for its aromatic leaves and flowers. It has a light bitter taste and an aroma similar to mint and is used in flavouring food and drinks and also as a herbal remedy or medicinal plant.

Found native in Southern Europe, the Middle East and the region surrounding the Caspian Sea but it is also now found in North America.