noun
- plants belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae), characterized by square stems and two-lipped flowers
Usage: botanical
Examples
- Labiates include common herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme.
- The garden was filled with aromatic labiates that attracted bees.
- Botanists can identify labiates by their distinctive square stems.
- Many labiates are used in cooking and traditional medicine.
- The two-lipped flowers are a characteristic feature of labiates.
- Sage and rosemary are popular labiates in Mediterranean cuisine.