Mentha - Wikipedia More than 3,000 names have been published in the genus Mentha, at ranks from species to forms, the majority of which are regarded as synonyms or illegitimate names
Mint | Description, Genus, Species, Uses, Facts | Britannica mint, (genus Mentha), genus of 25 species of fragrant herbs of the mint family (Lamiaceae) Native to Eurasia, North America, southern Africa, and Australia, mints are widely distributed throughout the temperate areas of the world and have naturalized in many places
Mentha - New World Encyclopedia In botany, mint is the common name for any of the various herbaceous plants comprising the genus Mentha, a taxon of about 25 species of aromatic, almost exclusively perennial plants in the mint family Lamiaceae
Mentha: Mint - Portland Nursery Mint has a long history in cultivation In Greek mythology, a nymph named after the plant, Menthe or Minthe, is said to have been turned into the herb by Persephone In Western cuisine, mint is traditionally used in lamb dishes, beverages, and desserts
Mentha (Mint) - Gardenia Mentha, also known as Mint, is a genus of plants in the Lamiaceae family It is widely used for its fragrant leaves and is commonly used in various food and beverage items such as mint sauce, mint tea, and mint candy
Mint Plant, Grow, Harvest Guide - Harvest to Table Mint — botanical name Mentha — is a genus of 25 perennials that bear tubular to bell-shaped flowers usually borne on spikes of whorled clusters Mint has lance-shaped to round, light to dark green or gray leaves, often highly aromatic Mints are widely used as culinary, fragrant, or medicinal herbs
Plant Profile: Mint (Genus Mentha) - Savour Soil Permaculture Mint (Mentha spp ) is a hardy perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family, native to temperate regions across Europe, Asia, and North America Known for its aromatic leaves and refreshing scent, mint’s square stems and opposite leaves make it easy to identify