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All In The Family: Meet The Mints

By Dani Otteson Leave a Comment

Lamiaceae – the "Mint Family" – is a group of roughly 3,500 species of plants with square stalks, simple opposite leaves. Their flowers are bisexual and irregular. Rich in volatile oils, mints are often aromatic, and many species are used as culinary herbs. Many are astringent, and some are bitter. Mint family plants have affinities for a range of systems - the digestive, … [Read more...] about All In The Family: Meet The Mints

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