Lamiaceae – Mint Family

Question 1

What are some common plants in the Lamiaceae Family?

Answer 1

Anise hyssop
Bugleweed
Creeping Charlie
Spotted deadnettle
Lavender
Beebalm
Catmint
Basil
Russian sage
Lamb’s ear

Question 2

What is the Genus for Anise Hyssop?

Answer 2

Agastache

Question 3

What is the Genus for Bugleweed?

Answer 3

Ajuga

Question 4

What is the Genus for Creeping Charlie?

Answer 4

Glechoma

Question 5

What is the Genus for Spotted Deadnettle?

Answer 5

Lamium

Question 6

What is the Genus for Lavender?

Answer 6

Lavandula

Question 7

What is the Genus for Beebalm?

Answer 7

Monarda

Question 8

What is the Genus for Catmint?

Answer 8

Nepeta

Question 9

What is the Genus for Basil?

Answer 9

Ocimum

Question 10

What is the Genus for Russian Sage?

Answer 10

Perovskia

Question 11

What is the Genus for Lamb’s Ear?

Answer 11

Stachys

Question 12

What are some common characteristics of the Lamiaceae family?

Answer 12

-Mostly known for its aromatic perennials and annual herbs
-Leaves: known for its opposite leaves and square stems, but occasionally whorled. Usually simple, rarely lobed or compound, and often fragrant when bruised.
-Flowers: Bilabiate, or containing two lips. Each bloom has 5 green sepals, partially fused into a tube, and 5 fused petals emerge from within. Typically 4 stamens (2 in sage and rosemary). Upper lip=2 lobes. Lower lip=3 lobes. Petals have no scent.
-Fruit: most= 4 dry, seedlike, “nutlets” which remain concealed within the sepal tube after the petals drop.