Plant families

Lamiaceae

Mint / deadnettle family

Draft · pending review

Mint / deadnettle family. The aromatic mint family — square stems, opposite leaves, and abundant essential oils. A treasure-house of carminative, nervine, and antimicrobial culinary herbs.

Herbs in this family (14)

Also in this family

Notable members not (yet) in the database.

  • Sage
  • Thyme
  • Oregano
  • Basil
  • Holy basil (Tulsi)
  • Motherwort
  • Lemon balm
  • Peppermint
  • Catmint (ornamental Nepeta)