Tag: Aromatic plants

The Lamiaceae family, commonly known as the mint family, includes over 7,000 species of aromatic plants found around the globe. This diverse group is home to many well-known culinary and medicinal herbs, with basil, rosemary, and lavender being just a few notable examples. A key question for many gardeners and herbalists is, "Which herb is a member of the mint family?"—and the answer is more expansive than most people think.

Although commonly used in cooking, herbs and spices are not the same thing. But beyond the well-known culinary use, what makes an herb an herb is subject to different interpretations depending on whether you ask a botanist or a chef. The distinction hinges on the specific part of the plant used and its aromatic or medicinal properties.