Subj : ES Picture of the Day 25  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Tue Oct 25 2022 12:00:36

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The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Lamiaceae Family of Aromatic Flowering Plants

   October 25, 2022

    Menashe_sage2

   Photographer:  Menashe Davidson

   Summary Author:  Menashe Davidson

   The  Lamiaceae are a family of flowering plants commonly known as
   mint or  deadnettle. Plants in this family are characterized
   by square stems, paired and simple leaves, and  two-lipped
   open-mouthed tubular flowers. Many of these plants are aromatic in all
   parts and include widely used culinary herbs like basil, mint,
   rosemary, sage, lavender, and salvia. They’re cultivated not only for
   their aromatic qualities, but also for their ease of cultivation and
   for their decorative foliage (coleus, for instance).

   The photos above demonstrate the botanical richness of plants in
   the  Lamiaceae family. They were all grown in containers in my home
   garden in Rishon Le Zion Israel, on September 4, 2022.

   Picture 1 - Plectranthus Mona Lavender -- ornamental

   Picture 2 -  Coleus amboinicus -- ornamental

   Picture 3 - rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) -- herb

   Picture 4 - basil (Ocimum basilicum) -- herb


   Rishon Le Zion, Israel Coordinates 31.9730, 34.7925


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