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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 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. 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, 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 .
Adults feed on flowers and lay eggs in flower heads. The larvae feed on Lantana camara, Lantana montevidensis, Lantana hispida, Lantana peduncularis, Lantana indica, Lantana involucrata, Lippia alba, Phyla nodiflora, Phyla lanceolata, Caperonia palustris, Mentha and Utricularia species.