A large family of about 3,500 species in 180 genera of world-wide distribution.
The typically aromatic plants provide many herbs used as condiments. The
family contains numerous important honey plants.
These specimens are from the University of Texas at Austin Plant
Resources Center Herbarium (LL and TEX collections). For additional information
contact (512)471-5904.
Description of the mint family
Genera of Lamiaceae occurring in Texas
Mints of Texas web site is a joint project of the Life
Science Library and the Plant
Resources Center.
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