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Spearmint, a species of mint (mentha) scientifically classified as Mentha spicata (/ ˈ m ɛ n θ ə s p aɪ ˈ k eɪ t ə /,) also known as garden mint, common mint, lamb mint and mackerel mint, is native to Europe and southern temperate Asia, extending from Ireland in the west to southern China in the east.
Plant Type: Herbs, Perennials : Plant Family: Lamiaceae : Genus: Mentha : Common names: Mint, Spearmint: Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun : Season of Interest: Summer (Mid, Late) Height: 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) Spread: 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) Spacing: 24" (60cm) Maintenance: Low : Water Needs: Average, High : Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand ...
Common Name (s): This plant has low severity poison characteristics. Spearmint is an aromatic herb or groundcover in the Lamiaceae (mint) family native to Europe. In its natural haibtat it is found growing in moist fields and pond or lake margins.
- Common Spearmint (Mentha spicata) Common spearmint, as the name suggests, is the most widely recognized and cultivated type of spearmint plant. It has a robust growth habit, reaching a height of about two feet when mature.
- Moroccan Spearmint (Mentha spicata var. crispa) Moroccan spearmint, also known as curly mint or Moroccan mint, is a popular variety characterized by its curled and crinkled leaves.
- Scotch Spearmint (Mentha gracilis) Scotch spearmint is another variety of spearmint plant that is commonly grown for its culinary uses. It has slender stems and narrow leaves, which are often tinged with purple.
- Swiss Mint (Mentha spicata subsp. austriaca) Swiss mint, also known as Austrian mint, is a variety of spearmint that is native to Central Europe. It is characterized by its broad leaves and strong aroma.
May 15, 2024 · pennyroyal. mint, (genus Mentha ), genus of 25 species of fragrant herbs of the mint family ( Lamiaceae ). Native to Eurasia, North America, southern Africa, and Australia, mints are widely distributed throughout the temperate areas of the world and have naturalized in many places.
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spearmint, ( Mentha spicata ), aromatic herb of the mint family ( Lamiaceae ), widely used for culinary purposes. Spearmint is native to Europe and Asia and has been naturalized in North America and parts of Africa.
Other common names: 綠薄荷 (Chinese, traditional), máta klasnatá (Czech), grøn mynte (Danish), menthe verte (French), grüne Minze (German), grønnmynte (Norwegian), hortelã-verde (Portuguese), мята колосистая (Russian), yerbabuena (Spanish), grönmynta (Swedish)
