mint family

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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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mint family

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

In addition to mint, stem cuttings of coleus, salvia, bee balm and catnip, all members of the vast mint family, are satisfying for beginning propagators.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 12, 2022

They’re a member of the mint family, so they spread fairly easily, and when the flowers dry, they continue to add interest in the garden.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2022

Flowers terminal, white, verticillate, with the characteristics of the mint family.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers