Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae (pronounced /ˌleɪmiˈeɪsiː/), also known as the mint or deadnettle family, is a family of flowering plants. The family has a cosmopolitan distribution with an estimated 7,534 known species.
Etymology
The name "Lamiaceae" is derived from the type genus Lamium. It is from the Greek word lamia which means "devouring monster", possibly in reference to the corolla, which appears to be 'bitten'.
Description
Members of the Lamiaceae family are frequently aromatic in all parts and include many widely used culinary herbs, such as basil, mint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, hyssop, thyme, lavender, and perilla. Some species are shrubs, trees (such as teak), or, rarely, vines. Many members of the family are widely cultivated, not only for their aromatic qualities but also their ease of cultivation, since they are readily propagated by stem cuttings.
Taxonomy
The family Lamiaceae was first described by French botanist Antoine Laurent de Jussieu in 1789. The family was given its current taxonomic rank of family by English botanist George Bentham and his collaborator, Irish botanist Joseph Dalton Hooker, in their work Genera Plantarum (1862–1883).
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lamiaceae
- Wikipedia's article - Lamiaceae
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