Lamiaceae
A family of plants that includes mint, basil, rosemary, and many other herbs with square stems and fragrant leaves.
What is it?
Lamiaceae, also called the mint family, is a large plant family with about 7,000 species. Many of them have square stems, opposite leaves, and flowers that are often two-lipped. They are known for their strong scents. Common members include mint, basil, lavender, rosemary, and sage. The plant you saw, Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender', is also in this family. Many Lamiaceae plants are used in cooking, medicine, and perfumes.
Why it matters
Lamiaceae plants are very useful to people. They provide flavor for food, ingredients for medicine, and pleasant smells. They also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
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