What is another word for Lamiaceae?
Pronunciation: [lˈamɪˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
Lamiaceae, also known as the mint or deadnettle family, is a large and diverse family of plants. The family includes many well-known herbs such as basil, lavender, thyme, and rosemary. The plants in this family are typically aromatic and have square stems. They also often have flowers that are two-lipped and irregular. Other synonyms used for Lamiaceae include the Labiatae family and the mint family. Labiatae is derived from the Latin word labium, meaning "lip", which refers to the two-lipped flowers that are characteristic of this family. The term "mint family" is used for obvious reasons, as many of the plants in this family have a minty flavor or scent.
