what plant families contain a variety of herbs
Many culinary herbs grown in Minnesota are members of two plant families. The mint family, Lamiaceae, includes basil, oregano, marjoram, catnip, all the mints, as well as rosemary, thyme, lavender, summer savory, and sage, are all grown for their aromatic leaves.
For carrot-family herbs, cut each leaf stalk at the base of the plant, rather than just trimming off the tender leaf blades of parsley or cilantro, or the ferny growth of dill.