noun
- any of various aromatic plants of the mint family, especially those with a strong scent
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The horsemint grew wild along the creek bank.
- She identified the purple-flowered horsemint by its distinctive smell.
- Horsemint is often used in herbal teas and folk remedies.
- The bees were attracted to the blooming horsemint in the meadow.
- Native Americans traditionally used horsemint for medicinal purposes.
- The gardener planted horsemint to attract beneficial insects.