Mentha canadensis

Very similar to Mentha arvensis, the North American plant was once considered a subspecies of that European species. Found in wet areas such as marshes, streambanks. Fragrance of pennyroyal or peppermint. Used for essential oils and herbal medicine.

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
American wild mint
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Moist
Wet
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Attracts butterflies/pollinators
Can be weedy

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