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How to read a taxoboxMentha spicata

Spearmint foliage

Spearmint foliage


Scientific classification


Kingdom: Plantae

(unranked) Eudicots

(unranked) Asterids

Order: Lamiales

Family: Lamiaceae

Genus: Mentha

Species: M. spicata




Binomial name

Mentha spicata
L.

Spearmint, or spear mint, is the common name for a species of mint, Mentha spicata, characterized by oblong or lance-shaped serrated leaves and a tapering cluster of small purplish flowers. This herbaceous, rhizomatous, perennial plant is native to Europe and Asia. It is well-known for an essential oil that is widely used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Other names include sage of Bethlehem, garden mint, Our Lady's mint, and spire mint.

Spearmint's aromatic and carminative oil is referred to as oil of spearmint. Carvone, a primary component of the oil, is responsible for the spearmint smell. For the spearmint plant, carvone provides protection against plant pathogens, such as fungi. For humans, spearmint oil is used to flavor diverse products (toothpaste, candy, shaving cream) and in aromatherapy and alternative medicine. Carvone has been used for air freshening products. Wrigley's Spearmint Gum is soaked in carvone and powdered with sugar.

Likewise, spearmint leaves, dried or fresh, are used to flavor teas, provide seasoning for various dishes (meat, fish, among others), and so forth, with spearmint tea and tinctures used medicinally for treatment of digestive disorders, improvement of eyesight, treatment and prevention of scurvy, and even to bring a sparkle to dull eyes. Mint julep has spearmint as one of its main ingredients.
This is a perennial easy to grow spreads quickly I will send at least 25 seeds