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The species are presented in order by family and within families by genus. Pteridophytes, the ferns and fern allies, are first, followed by the flowering plants, dicots first and then monocots.

Lamiaceae - Mint Family
The mint family (also known as Labiatae) is distinguished by opposite leaves, square stems, and two-lipped flowers. The flowers have two upper petals and three lower ones. There are two or four stamens, and the ovary is four-lobed, with the style originating between the lobes. The ovary matures into four nutlets.