There are about 3500 kinds of mint in the mint family. As well as the various commonly-known mints, the mint family also includes thyme, sages, lavender, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, savory, hyssops, basil, catnip, betony, horehound and many other herbs that are important in cooking and herbal medicine. The mint family is a large, unique, easy-to-identify kind of family. It is most likely to be found in backyards. Most of the herbs in the mint family are strong smelling, opposite-leaved, consist of square stems, and their flowers are usually regular. …
