Family Lamiaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A large family of aromatic herbs and shrubs having flowers resembling the lips of a mouth and four-lobed ovaries yielding four one-seeded nutlets and including mint; thyme; sage; rosemary.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Lamiaceae, commonly known as the mint family, is one of the most well-known families of herbs in the world.
- Plants in the family Lamiaceae are often used for their essential oils and fragrances in perfumes and cooking.
- Some of the most popular species in the family Lamiaceae include rosemary, thyme, and oregano, which are often used in Mediterranean cooking.
- The family Lamiaceae is one of the largest and most diverse families of flowering plants, with over 7,000 species worldwide.
- Many plants in the family Lamiaceae, such as mint and lemongrass, are also used for their medicinal properties.