Lamiaceae

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/lamiaceae

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Lamiaceae
2. What is the estimated genera and species?Approximately 200-250 genera and over 7,000 species
3. What are some common cooking herbs that belong to the Lamiaceae family?Basil, mint, oregano, thyme, sage, rosemary, and lavender are all part of the Lamiaceae family and are used in many dishes.
4. Why do mint family plants smell so nice?They make special oils that contain terpenoids and phenylpropanoids. These oils give the plants their sweet or cool scents.

Angiosperms: Flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed within a fruit.
Phytochemistry: The study of chemicals derived from plants and their biological effects.
Bilabiate Flowers: Flowers with a two-lipped corolla, a common characteristic in the Lamiaceae family.
Terpenoids: A large and diverse class of organic compounds produced by a variety of plants, often contributing to their aroma.