Mentha
Sign in to saveMentha, also known as mint (from Greek , Linear B mi-ta), is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is estimated that 18 to 24 species exist, but the exact distinction between species is unclear. Hybridization occurs naturally where some species' ranges overlap. Many hybrids and cultivars are known.
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Mentha, commonly called mint, is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family that includes an estimated 18 to 24 species, though the exact number is difficult to determine because different species can naturally hybridize where they grow together. Mint matters because it is widely used and cultivated in various forms, with many hybrid varieties developed for different purposes.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderLamiales
- FamilyLamiaceae
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18 sectionsContents
- Description
- Taxonomy
- Species
- Hybrids
- Common names and cultivars
- Etymology
- Other plants called "mint"
- Distribution and habitat
- Ecology
- Cultivation
- Uses
- Culinary
- Traditional medicine and cosmetics
- Allergic reaction
- Insecticides
- Room scent and aromatherapy
- References
- External links
Mentha, also known as mint (from Greek , Linear B mi-ta), is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is estimated that 18 to 24 species exist, but the exact distinction between species is unclear. Hybridization occurs naturally where some species' ranges overlap. Many hybrids and cultivars are known.
The genus has a subcosmopolitan distribution, growing best in wet environments and moist soils.