Herbs & Spices

🌿Mint Family

Lamiaceae

~7,000 species, ~15 major culinary herbs

The royal family of culinary herbs. Plants in this family typically have square stems, opposite leaves, and aromatic oils. They dominate Mediterranean and European cooking traditions.

Source: Wikipedia

💡Most Lamiaceae herbs get their aroma from tiny oil glands on their leaves — rubbing the leaf ruptures these glands, releasing the fragrance.

12 herbs

🌿 basil 🌿 thai basil 🌿 oregano 🌿 marjoram 🌿 thyme 🌿 sage 🌿 rosemary 🌿 peppermint 🌿 spearmint 💜 lavender 🌿 lemon balm 🌿 shiso

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