The Eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey has a flora that is
rich in indigenous aromatic and medicinal plant species. Oregano
(Origanum onites L.), thyme (Thymbra spicata L. subsp. spicata),
lavander (Lavandula stoechas L. subsp. stoechas), and mint (Mentha
spicata L.), belong to the Lamiacea family. They are widely grown in
the Mediterranean basin of Turkey since antiquity and are known
for their medicinal and aromatic properties.