hyssop vs herb

hyssop and herb both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hyssop	Yes	No	No	No
herb	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, herb is a hypernym of hyssop; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than hyssop:

hyssop: bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes
herb: aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities

As nouns, herb is a hypernym of hyssop; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than hyssop:

hyssop: a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil
herb: a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

Other hypernyms of hyssop include herbaceous plant.

hyssop (noun)	herb (noun)
bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes	aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil	a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests