mint family
Members of the mint or Lamiaceae family of flowering plants are aromatic and are widely used as culinary herbs, such as basil, mint, rosemary, sage, oregano, thyme and lavender. Some species are shrubs and some are trees (teak).
The family contains 236 genera and has a wide distribution.
| Genus | Species | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Callicarpa (beautyberry) | |
| 2. | Clerodendrum (glory bower) | |
| 3. | Lavandula (lavender) | |
| 4. | Vitex (chaste tree) |
Photos from species in Lamiaceae.