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Wild Mint (Mentha arvensis) |
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Mentha spicata The flowers of Spearmint and Water Mint are concentrated near the tops of the plants, not up and down the stem.
Mentha aquatica The flowers of Spearmint and Water Mint are concentrated near the tops of the plants, not up and down the stem. Wild Mint (Mentha arvensis) Identification: Flowers small, white to pale violet. Flower a simple tube with petal lobes nearly unmodified. Flowers occurring in tight clusters in the leaf axils. Stem square, lightly hairy or downy. Leaves ovate, tapering toward both the apex and the base Leaves with a strong, minty aroma. Plant 6 to 24 inches in height. Distribution: Throughout most of North America except for the southeastern United States. Habitat: Wild Mint is found on a variety of damp soil types, particularly along the shores of lakes, ponds, and rivers. Flowering period: July to September. |
Wild Mint (Mentha arvensis)
Similar Species: Spearmint (Mentha spicata) Water Mint (Mentha aquatica)
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