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Lamiaceae: Media

plant family

Videos

Rosemary: Health benefits, superstitions, and culinary uses
Overview of the fragrant and flavorful herb rosemary.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Everything You Need to Know About Thyme
Overview of thyme.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Exploring marjoram: Its history and uses
Learn all about marjoram, a close relative of oregano, in this video.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Uses and medicinal effects of the lemon balm herb
Learn about lemon balm (Melissa officinalis).
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz

Images

English lavender
English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia).
© epsylon_lyrae/Shutterstock.com
Water mint (Mentha aquatica)
The lilac-pink flowers of the water mint attract butterflies and beetles.
Taka
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Medieval knights would receive thyme—either sprigs or thyme embroidered in scarves—from...
Walter Chandoha
Oregano
Oregano plant (Origanum vulgare) with pink and purple flowers.
Christian Bauer
catnip
Catnip (Nepeta cataria).
Walter Chandoha
betony
Betony (Stachys officinalis).
© emer/Fotolia