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Apr 12, 2022 · Mentha spicata (ID: 29719) is also known as spearmint. There are a couple of heterotypic synonyms for this species including Mentha cordifolia, Mentha crispa var. crispata f. reticulata, Mentha viridis (L.) L., Mentha × cordifolia, and Mentha × villosa var. cordifolia.
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.
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.
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Plant description. Aromatic herb with erect, square-shaped stems and narrow, oval-shaped leaves that have pointed tips and toothed edges. The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs and the small, pink, light purple or white flowers appear in spikes. Read the scientific profile on spearmint. Spearmint flowers, Andrew McRobb © RBG Kew. Plant uses.
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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The most common and popular mints for commercial cultivation are peppermint (Mentha × piperita), native spearmint (Mentha spicata), Scotch spearmint (Mentha x gracilis), and cornmint (Mentha arvensis); also (more recently) apple mint (Mentha suaveolens).
Oct 24, 2018 · Nutrition. 11 Surprising Benefits of Spearmint Tea and Essential Oil. Spearmint is a minty herb that’s high in antioxidants and other beneficial plant compounds. It may help balance hormones,...
