Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Mentha spicata Linnaeus
(Spearmint)
Family: Lamiaceae
Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
Mentha spicata Linnaeus var. viridis Linnaeus
Mentha viridis Linnaeus
Mentha spicata is a perennial herb with simple ovate leaves. The lavender colored flowers form a terminal spike and the leaves are glabrous. Mentha spicata is found in middle elevation in disturbed areas around water.
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Mentha spicata, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Springs, Aug. 24. 2008
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Mentha spicata, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Springs, Aug. 24. 2008
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Mentha spicata, micro of flower spike, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Springs, Aug. 24. 2008
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