Common name: Bay, sweet

Scientific name: Laurus nobilis

Family: Lauraceae

Common name: Apple Mint

Scientific name: Mentha suaveolens

Family: Lamiaceae

Uses: Decorative, culinary, medicinal.Attractive flowers. For culinary use as a flavoring. Use in vinegars. Grows well in containers. Use for tea or for drying.

History: The variegated varieties are sometimes known as Pineapple mint. Mint is considered a sign of hospitality.