Family Lamiaceae
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Characteristics
- members of this family may be herbs, shrubs or small trees
- leaves are usually strongly aromatic
- stems are square in cross-section
- the mauve, purple or white flowers are irregular
Two common genera of the family Lamiaceae are:
- Prostanthera
- Westringia
Flower structure of the genus Prostanthera

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