mint family

American  

noun

1. the large plant family Labiatae (or Lamiaceae), characterized by aromatic herbaceous plants having square stems, simple leaves, clusters of two-lipped flowers, and fruit in the form of small nutlets, and including basil, bee balm, catnip, coleus, lavender, marjoram, oregano, peppermint, rosemary, sage, spearmint, and thyme.

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Example Sentences

Greek oregano, what most people picture when they say “oregano,” is actually a member of the mint family, floral and peppery.

From Salon

Menthol is a naturally occurring cyclic monoterpene alcohol found in various plants, particularly in members of the mint family such as peppermint and spearmint.

From Science Daily

Anise hyssop is part of the mint family and a perennial native to North America.

From Salon

Basil belongs to the mint family, and is an essential herb in Italian and Mediterranean cooking.

From Washington Times

Like basil, which is also in the vast mint family of plants, most mints bruise easily, which leads to oxidation.

From Seattle Times