Given the question: Acanthomintha - Acanthomintha is a genus of the Lamiaceae or mint family. The Acanthomintha genus is commonly referred to as Thornmint. There are a number of species within this genus including the endangered species Acanthomintha duttonii. All four thornmints are native to the California Floristic Province. Given a choice of categories company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work, the text refers to which one?
The answer is:
Plant