Herbarium E.U.R.O.P.E.

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Abaroriza

Peppermint Scientific Names: Mentha piperita L., Labiatae, Mint family. Common Names: Balm mint, Brandy mint, Curled mint, Lamb mint, Lammint.

It is a herbaceous rhizomatous perennial plant growing to 30-90 cm tall, with smooth stems, square in cross section. The leaves are from 4-9 cm long and 1.5-4 cm broad, dark green with reddish veins, and with an acute apex and coarsely toothed margins. The leaves and stems are usually slightly fuzzy. The flowers are purple with a fourlobed corolla ; they are produced in whorls around the stem, forming thick, blunt spikes. Flowering is from mid to late summer. Where Found: This perennial, peppermint is often found growing wild in wet, shaded spots but it will also thrive in your own garden or window box. Parts Usually Used: Leaves, oil.



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