Lamiaceae - wild flowers of the mint family

These thumbnail pictures have links to larger photographs and information about each of the species, their habitat needs and an identification guide.

Red deadnettle	White deadnettle	Yellow archangel	Common hemp-nettle
Water mint	Bugle	Selfheal	Betony
Field woundwort	Marsh woundwort	Ground ivy	Wild thyme
Wood sage

The mint family is a large and confusing grouping with many species difficult to distinguish one from another. Annuals and perennials are included in this family, as are flowers of dry ground and a number of marsh plants. Common characteristics are the square stems, with leaves usually undivided and mostly with flowers having two lips (although the mints, in particular, are exceptions as they have four petals).

Many of the flowers in this family are aromatic.

Introduction to wild flower families...