labiatae
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Definition
- Noun:
- A large family of aromatic herbs and shrubs: "Labiatae" is the former botanical family name for a large group of plants, now more commonly referred to as Lamiaceae. These plants are characterized by their aromatic qualities.
- Having flowers resembling lips: The flowers of plants in this family typically have a distinctive two-lipped (bilabiate) corolla, which resembles an open mouth.
- With four-lobed ovaries yielding four one-seeded nutlets: The fruit of these plants is a schizocarp that splits into four individual one-seeded nutlets.
- Including mint, thyme, sage, and rosemary: This family encompasses many well-known culinary and medicinal herbs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Many common kitchen herbs belong to the family Labiatae.
- The botanist studied the characteristics that define the Labiatae.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: While "Labiatae" is a valid and historic name, the family is now more frequently called "Lamiaceae" in modern botanical classification, though both names are often used interchangeably.
- The family Labiatae, or Lamiaceae, is known for its square stems and opposite leaves.
Variants and Related Words
- Lamiaceae (n): The modern, alternative scientific name for the same plant family.
- Lamiaceae is one of the largest families of flowering plants.
- Labiate (adj): Describing a flower with a corolla divided into two parts resembling lips.
- The plant has a characteristic labiate flower.
Synonyms
- Mint family: A common English name for the Labiatae/Lamiaceae family.
- Deadnettle family: Another informal name, referencing a common genus () within the family.
Related Idioms
Noun
- 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