labiate
/ˈleɪbiət/
adjective
- Having lips or lip-like parts, especially describing flowers with two lips (upper and lower).
- Many herbs in the garden, like sage and thyme, produce labiate blossoms.
- The botanist pointed out the labiate structure of the orchid's petals.
- The mint plant has a labiate flower, with a distinct upper and lower lip.
noun
- A plant belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae), typically with square stems and two-lipped flowers.
- Lavender is a well-known labiate, prized for its fragrance.
- The garden was full of labiates, including rosemary and basil.
- She identified the plant as a labiate by its square stem and aromatic leaves.