list of plants in the family Lamiaceae

The mint family (Lamiaceae) is known for its aromatic members, especially the mints and balms. Plants in the family are characterized by square stems, paired and simple leaves, and two-lipped open-mouthed tubular flowers. The following is a list of some of the major genera and species in the mint family, arranged alphabetically by common name.

• bee balm (genus Monarda)

  • bergamot (M. didyma and others)
• bells of Ireland (Molucella laevis)
• black horehound (Ballota nigra)
• bugleweed (genus Ajuga)
• catnip (Nepeta cataria)
• chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus)
• coleus (various genera and species)
• dittany (Cunila origanoides and Origanum dictamnus)
• dragonhead (genus Dracocephalum)
• false dragonhead (genus Physostegia)
• germander (genus Teucrium)
• horehound (Marrubium vulgare)
• hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
• lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina)
• lavender (genus Lavandula)
• lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
• mint (genus Mentha)

  • peppermint (M. ×piperita)
  • spearmint (M. spicata)
• genus Ocimum

  • basil (Ocimum basilicum)
  • holy basil (O. tenuiflorum)
• genus Origanum

  • marjoram (O. majorana)
  • oregano (O. vulgare)
• patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
• salvia (genus Salvia)

  • chia (S. hispanica)
  • rosemary (S. rosmarinus)
  • sage (S. officinalis)
• savory (genus Satureja)

  • summer savory (S. hortensis)
  • winter savory (S. montana)
• self-heal (genus Prunella)
• thyme (Thymus vulgaris)