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



Mentha spicata, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Springs, Aug. 24. 2008



Mentha spicata, micro of flower spike, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Springs, Aug. 24. 2008



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