Etymology: Mentha: Latin name for an unfortunate Greek nymph named Mentha who got herself turned into a mint plant, and a genus of culinary herbs named after her, this is one of the oldest plant names still in use
Plants: perennial forb, aromatic; stems square
Leaves: opposite
Flowers:
Fruits: 1-seeded nutlet
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Plants: perennial forb, aromatic; stems square
Leaves: opposite
Flowers:
Fruits: 1-seeded nutlet
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FACW+ USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc.
from USDA Plants website