mint-family
Sage's botanical group
Mint-family describes plants belonging to Lamiaceae, a group characterized by square stems, opposite leaves, and aromatic oils.
The family includes mint, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, lavender, and sage—herbs central to cooking and traditional medicine.
Mint-family plants dominated her herb garden.
The distinctive square stem helps identify members in the wild.
Fragrant culinary leaf
- oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
- thymeAromatic culinary herb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
marjoram · savory · perilla · shiso · za'atar · herbes de Provence · pesto · seasoning
Aromatic mint hybrid
- spearmintMild-flavored mint species
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- horehoundBitter medicinal mint
- skullcapTight-fitting brimless cap
catnip · hyssop · self-heal · bugleweed · motherwort · digestive · calming · antiseptic
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- perennialRecurring each year
- deadnettleNon-stinging plant resembling nettles
- serratedHaving toothlike projections
Emitting pleasant smell
- scentedHaving added fragrance
- potpourriFragrant dried petal mixture
- sachetsSmall fragrant pouches
- perfumeryCraft of creating scents
lavender oil · patchouli · linen spray · sensory garden · bee balm
basil
Fragrant culinary leaf
sage · marjoram · savory · perilla · shiso · za'atar · herbes de Provence · pesto · seasoning · garnish
peppermint
Aromatic mint hybrid
skullcap · catnip · hyssop · self-heal · bugleweed · motherwort · digestive · calming · antiseptic · tea
aromatic
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- perennialRecurring each year
- deadnettleNon-stinging plant resembling nettles
fragrant
Emitting pleasant smell
perfumery · lavender oil · patchouli · linen spray · sensory garden · bee balm
mint-familygrass family
Plant family including cereals
Solanaceae · Brassicaceae · grains · root vegetables · tubers
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