Contains 7 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
MENTHA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 576. 1753.
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TYPE: Mentha spicata Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 3: 148. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentha ×gracilis | Spearmint | |||
| Mentha ×piperita var. piperita | Peppermint | |||
| Mentha ×rotundifolia | ||||
| Mentha canadensis | Canada mint | |||
| Mentha longifolia ssp. longifolia | Horse Mint | |||
| Mentha spicata var. spicata | Spearmint | |||
| Mentha suaveolens ssp. suaveolens | Apple Mint, Pineapple Mint, Round-leaved Mint |
Identification Key
1. Leaves pubescent with scattered dendroid hairs; fruity or sweet odor
1. Leaves glabrous; minty odor
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2. Peppermint odor (menthol and menthone predominant)
2. Spearmint odor (carvone and limonene predominant)
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||