family lamiaceae

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family lamiaceae

The botanist examines a flowering plant from the family Lamiaceae.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large family of aromatic herbs and shrubs: This is a taxonomic family of flowering plants, commonly known as the mint or deadnettle family. Key characteristics include square stems, opposite leaves, and aromatic foliage. 2. Defining botanical features: The family is characterized by flowers with a distinctive two-lipped (bilabiate) corolla resembling an open mouth, and ovaries that divide into four lobes, each yielding a one-seeded nutlet.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Many common culinary herbs, such as basil and oregano, belong to the family Lamiaceae.
    • Botanists study the family Lamiaceae for its diverse medicinal and aromatic properties.
    • The plant was identified as a member of the family Lamiaceae due to its square stem and opposite leaves.
Advanced Usage
  • "Lamiaceae" as a synonym: In botanical contexts, "Lamiaceae" is often used interchangeably with "family Lamiaceae."
    • The genus Salvia is one of the largest within Lamiaceae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Labiatae (n): An older, synonymous family name for Lamiaceae.
  • Mint family (n): The common name for the family Lamiaceae.
  • Lamiaceous (adj): Describing a plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family.
    • The garden featured several lamiaceous shrubs.
Synonyms
  • Mint family: The common vernacular name.
  • Labiatae: The former scientific name.
Related Phrases
  • Family of aromatic herbs: A descriptive phrase highlighting a primary characteristic.
  • The mint family: The most frequent common name used in general and gardening contexts.
family lamiaceae

The botanist examines a flowering plant from the family Lamiaceae.

Noun
  1. 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

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