labiate

The face of the valves vary in shape but are basically irregular rings with one labiate and two or more central processes.

It is known as labiate or marginate, when it is callously thickened near the margin.

It was noted by Linnaeus in 1753 and is classified as part of the genus Teucrium in the Labiate family.

Labiate (Mint Family), Micromeria.

They can range in size from 2 mm to 10 cm wide, and have two asymmetric labiate (unequal, lip-like) petals, the lower usually significantly larger than the upper.