How to Identify Lamiaceae — Mint Family
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Lamiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 864 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Lamiaceae Species
Rotheca serrata (L.) Steane & Mabb.
Rotheca serrata (L.) Steane & Mabb.
Rotheca serrata is a small flowering shrub native to South and Southeast Asian f…
Plectranthus ciliatus E.Mey.
Plectranthus ciliatus E.Mey.
Plectranthus ciliatus is a Lamiaceae flowering plant native to southern Africa, …
Premna serratifolia L.
Premna serratifolia L.
Premna serratifolia L. is a small tree with traditional medicinal uses and edibl…
Salvia iodantha Fernald
Salvia iodantha Fernald
Salvia iodantha Fernald is a robust herbaceous perennial native to central Mexic…
Prostanthera aspalathoides A.Cunn. ex Benth.
Prostanthera aspalathoides A.Cunn. ex Benth.
Prostanthera aspalathoides, scarlet mint bush, is a flowering shrub native to so…
Salvia mellifera Greene
Salvia mellifera Greene
Salvia mellifera (Californian black sage) is an aromatic perennial California sh…
Pseudodictamnus undulatus (Benth.) Salmaki & Siadati
Pseudodictamnus undulatus (Benth.) Salmaki & Siadati
Pseudodictamnus undulatus is a Mediterranean Lamiaceae evergreen subshrub that g…
Agastache nepetoides (L.) Kuntze
Agastache nepetoides (L.) Kuntze
Agastache nepetoides is a large, unscented mint species native to eastern North …
Pogogyne zizyphoroides Benth.
Pogogyne zizyphoroides Benth.
Pogogyne zizyphoroides Benth. is an aromatic annual herb with small purple lippe…
Clinopodium grandiflorum (L.) Kuntze
Clinopodium grandiflorum (L.) Kuntze
Clinopodium grandiflorum is a small European perennial herb used in cooking and …
Gmelina asiatica L.
Gmelina asiatica L.
Gmelina asiatica L. is a Lamiaceae plant species described by Linnaeus, with no …
Clerodendrum speciosissimum Jacob-Makoy
Clerodendrum speciosissimum Jacob-Makoy
Clerodendrum speciosissimum Jacob-Makoy is an ornamental shrub grown for its bri…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Lamiaceae?
Lamiaceae plants belong to the Lamiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 864 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Lamiaceae?
Lamiaceae is classified in the order Lamiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 864 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Lamiaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Lamiaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Lamiaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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