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Lamiaceae, or the Mint family, is a family of plants in about 210 genera and some 3,500 species. It has been considered closely related to Verbenaceae but several recent phylogenetic studies have shown that numererous genera of Verbenaceae belong in Lamiaceae, whereas the core genera of Verbenaceae are not closely related to Lamiaceae and are more closely related to other members of the Lamiales.
The plants are frequently aromatic in all parts and include many widely used culinary herbs, such as basil, mint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, thyme, lavender, and perilla. Some are shrubs, but rarely trees or vines. Many members of the family are widely cultivated, owing not only to their aromatic qualities but also their ease of cultivation: these plants are among the easiest plants to propagate by stem cuttings.
The original family name is Labiatae, so given because the flowers typically have petals fused into an upper lip and a lower lip. Although this is still considered an acceptable alternate name, most botanists now use the name "Lamiaceae" in referring to this family.
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Shade gardening: Many of the plectranthus species are shade tolerant. Shrubs & groundcovers. V. easy to propagate from cuttings. (Lamiaceae)
Moonrakerwebs (Moonraker Dave) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:39:15 -0000
Shade gardening: Many of the plectranthus species are shade tolerant. Shrubs & groundcovers. V. easy to propagate from cuttings. (Lamiaceae)
BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK): Lamiaceae - Collected photos of the Lamiaceae, including dead-nettles, mints and scented herbs.
Meta Description: [ LAMIACEAE (dead-nettles, mints and scented herbs - formerly Labiatae) ]
Botresearch USA - Botanical research and biotechnology organization specializing in plants of the Lamiaceae family.
Endangered - Information about Lamiaceae species classified as endangered, with their historic range and status, and selected photographs.
Lamiaceae Major Groups Family and Genera - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew website on Lamiaceae which includes the definition, general uses, list of genera, current research, publications list, Lavandula collection, and Vitex Newsletter covering current research and archives
Mint Chronicles - E-group for the discussion of species in the Lamiaceae /Labiatae or mint family.
Meta Description: [ mintchronicles: The Mint Chronicles ]
Mints of Texas - Descriptions and photos of Lamiaceae species found in Texas.
The Lamiaceae - Description of the mint family, with images of selected species.
The Mint Chronicles - An introduction to the Lamiaceae/ Labiatae or mint family.
Meta Description: [ The Mint Chronicles an introduction to plants belonging to the Lamiaceae/Labiatae or mint family ]
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