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Mentha, also known as mint (from Greek μίνθα míntha, [2] Linear B mi-ta [3]), is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. [4] It is estimated that 13 to 24 species exist, but the exact distinction between species is unclear.
Mentha diemenica is a small, prostrate, perennial herb with underground spreading stems and leafy, erect, ascending branches to 15 cm (5.9 in) high. The branches are covered with occasional to thickly recurved hairs.
Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) is a hybrid species of mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. [1] Indigenous to Europe and the Middle East, [ 2 ] the plant is now widely spread and cultivated in many regions of the world. [ 3 ]
For fresh peppermint tea, in a tea infuser or small saucepan, combine 1 cup boiling water and 10 to 15 leaves of fresh peppermint. Let steep 3 to 5 minutes, according to your desired strength ...
Mentha. Genera See text Mentheae is the largest tribe of plants in the family Lamiaceae. [1] [2] It includes herbs such as sage, hyssop, mint, bee balm and thyme.
Mentha arvensis piperascens: Japanese mint: All Mentha species are edible, but generally used in small quantities as garnishing or in salads Mentha longifolia: Habek mint [174] Mertensia maritima: Sea bluebell: Traditionally used as food after boiling by the Inuit [117] Mesembryanthemum crystallinum: Ice plant [175] [176] Mimulus guttatus: Seep ...
Mentha arvensis, the corn mint, field mint, or wild mint, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae. It has a circumboreal distribution, being native to the temperate regions of Europe and western and central Asia , east to the Himalaya and eastern Siberia , and North America .
Spearmint (Mentha spicata), also known as garden mint, common mint, lamb mint and mackerel mint, [5] [6] is native to Europe and southern temperate Asia, extending from Ireland in the west to southern China in the east. [7]