298 MONOPETALEZ—HYPOCOROLLES:. 
(Lavandula vera), Meadow Clary or Sage (Salvia offici- 
nalis.) 3 
These plants resemble the Boracinez. The LasraTz 
are distinguished by the square stem, the oil in the leaves, the 
stamens 2 or 4, the irregular corolla, and the leaves opposite. 
The Boracine have round stems, leaves rough with hairs 
or bristles, and alternate, the = usually regular, and 
stamens generally 5. 
Economica Properties.—All the plants in this family 
contain an aromatic volatile oil, and many of them are used 
as condiments or seasonings, as Spearmint (Mentha viridis), 
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), Savory (Satureia hortensis), 
Basil (Ocymum basilicum), Sweet Marjoram (Origanum 
Majorana). Others also might be used, but these are pre- 
ferred. Lavender Water, according to M. Richard, is pre- 
pared from Lavandula vera. Dr Hooker states that Wood 
Germander (Teucrium scorodonia) has been sometimes 
substituted for Hops: it is very bitter. 
_ Meprernat. Proprertres.—The Labiatzare characterised 
by their strong penetrating odour, owing to the volatile oil 
_ which exists in almost every part of the plant, and renders 
them stimulant and carminative, and by a bitter quality de- 
os pendent on a gum-resinous matter, and which gives them 
tonic virtues.. The latter quality is predominant in Wood 
Germander (Teucrium scorodonia), and in Yellow Bugle 
(Ajuga chamepitys). Their general character is stimu- 
lant and carminative, and a few are Bis ace 
__ as Peppermint (Mentha piperita.) Oil of Spearmint, and- 
_ Spearmint water, are prepared from M. viridis. Oil of 
Thyme is srepaned from Origanum vulgare (Wild Mar-. 
Joram). Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea, or Nepeta h.), 
has a popular reputation as a pectoral. Rosemary is said 
‘used in preparing Hungary water and Eau de Colugne. q 
