mint family

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noun

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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mint family

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

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2025

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 ● May 15, 2024

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

From Washington Times ● Jun. 8, 2023

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

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2022

Water Mint Mentha Aquatica One of the popular mint family.

From The Library of Work and Play: Gardening and Farming. by Ellen Eddy Shaw

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