The largest family of the order Lamiales. Lamiaceae is distributed nearly worldwide, and many species are cultivated for their fragrant leaves and attractive flowers. The family is particularly important to humans for herb plants useful for flavour, fragrance, or medicinal properties.

Britannica Editors. "Lamiaceae". Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/plant/Lamiaceae. Accessed 16 September 2026.