At Lush, we use a few of these varieties, such as peppermint ( Mentha x piperita ), wild mint ( Mentha arvensis , also called Hakka in Japanese), and spearmint ( Mentha spicata ). (lush.com)
Peppermint ( Mentha × piperita ) and Spearmint ( Mentha spicata ) are the most commonly grown species for their aromatic and culinary uses. (gardenershq.com)
Until early in the 21st century, mixologists looking for mint to flavor mojitos often used spearmint ( Mentha spicata ), which has a familiar, piquant mint flavor. (fafard.com)
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Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) is a hybrid species of mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. (wikipedia.org)
Peppermint (Mentha × piperita, also known as Mentha balsamea Wild) is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. (rhoosepointremedies.com)
The Mentha genus has from 13 to 18 species, including several well-known herbs like peppermint and spearmint. (gardenershq.com)
Mentha , particularly spearmint and peppermint, can become invasive due to their aggressive growth habit, spreading through underground rhizomes. (gardenershq.com)
The Mentha genus is a collection of aromatic herbs, including well-known species such as peppermint and spearmint. (gardenershq.com)
Some drink makers also used peppermint ( Mentha x piperita ), but the mint flavor in peppermint leaves is much stronger and spicier than that of spearmint. (fafard.com)
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Although the genus Mentha comprises more than 25 species, the one in most common use is peppermint. (wikipedia.org)
It was given the name Mentha piperita in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in his Species Plantarum Volume 2. (wikipedia.org)
Linnaeus treated Peppermint as a species, but it is now universally agreed to be a hybrid between Mentha viridis and Mentha aquatica with Mentha viridis itself also being a hybrid between Mentha sylvestris and Mentha rotundifolis. (wikipedia.org)
Oregano , scientifically named Origanum vulgare by Carolus Linnaeus, is a common species of Origanum, a genus of the mint family (Lamiaceae). (agricultureinformation.com)
Mentha species prefer a sunny to lightly shaded spot with well-drained, fertile soil. (gardenershq.com)
Detailed cytological studies were carried out on three species of the genus Vernonianamely Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf and non-bitter leaf), Vernonia cinerea andVernonia conferta to ascertain their chromosome number. (academicjournals.org)
In addition, each herb has a separate Latin name which comprises two parts - first comes the genus name and then the name of the particular species. (herbs2000.com)
Approximately 200 other species also belong to the same genus, counting the herb tarragon (A. dracunculus). (herbs2000.com)
What actually makes the botanical name-tree even bigger is the fact that plants belonging to all genera as well as their entire species are a part of a more extended plant family. (herbs2000.com)
The genus Mentha contains more than twenty-five different species, in which one of the most popular flavour is peppermint. (abbasblogs.com)
Xanthosoma sagittifolium, the arrowleaf elephant ear or arrowleaf elephant's ear, is a species of tropical flowering plant in the genus Xanthosoma, which produces an edible, starchy corm. (traveltoeat.com)
Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, large quantities of some members of this genus, especially when taken in the form of the extracted essential oil, can cause abortions so some caution is advised. (pfaf.org)
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Mints belong to the genus Mentha, in the family Labiatae (Lamiaceae) which includes other commonly grown essential oil-yielding plants such as basil, sage, rosemary, marjoram, lavender, pennyroyal and thyme. (agricultureinformation.com)
Mentha × piperita 'Citrata' includes a number of varieties including 'eau de Cologne' mint, grapefruit mint, lemon mint, and orange mint. (wikipedia.org)
Mentha citrata or weed grass is a variety that grows in Chile and Argentina. (e-lactancia.org)
Then again, M. citrata is the botanical name for citrus or orange mint , while M. piperita denotes peppermint . (herbs2000.com)
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Mentha arvensis (Corn Mint) picture by anemoneprojectors . (gardenershq.com)
Most mints have fairly aggressive spreading roots and, unless you have the space to let them roam, they need to be restrained by some means such as planting them in containers that are buried in the soil[K]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. (pfaf.org)
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By the process of steam distilling of Mentha and Piperita L., peppermint oil is produced. (abbasblogs.com)
Common names for plants from Mentha include Mint , pudding grass, Chocolate Mint, and Pennyroyal. (gardenershq.com)
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M. × piperita and M. haplocalyx are both recognized as plant sources of menthol and menthone, and are among the oldest herbs used for both culinary and medicinal products. (wikipedia.org)
S. Stanev and Zheljazkov, V. D. , " STUDY ON ESSENTIAL OIL AND FREE MENTHOL ACCUMULATION IN 19 CULTIVARS, POPULATIONS, AND CLONES OF PEPPERMINT (MENTHA X PIPERITA) " , Acta Horticulturae , no. 629, pp. 149 - 152, 2004. (oregonstate.edu)
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Mentha × piperita 'Crispa' has wrinkled leaves. (wikipedia.org)
For instance, all plants belong to the mint family are Mentha. (herbs2000.com)
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any of various usually poisonous plants of the genus Aconitum having tuberous roots and palmately lobed leaves and blue or white flowers. (wordinn.com)
any of several plants of the genus Achillea native to Europe and having small white flowers in flat-topped flower heads. (wordinn.com)
However, you would be requiring a magnifying glass to distinguish the minute flowers that make up the trivial disks without the rays found in nearly all flowers produced by plants of the genus Artemisia. (herbs2000.com)
For instance, the herb southernwood 's botanical name is Artemisia abrotanum, a herb that belongs to genus Artemisia and is named after the Greek goddess of hunting - Artemis. (herbs2000.com)
Peppermint, a green herb from the Mentha piperita plant, is well known for its refreshing flavor and ability to soothe an upset stomach. (loveteaclub.com)
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For instance, the genus of all plants belonging to the genus Artemisia are a division of the family called Compositae - also known as the daisy family. (herbs2000.com)
V. D. Zheljazkov and Fair, P. , " Study on the effect of highly heavy metal polluted soils on metal uptake and distribution in plants from genera Artemisia, Draccocephalum, Inula, Ruta, and Symphytum " , Acta Hort. (oregonstate.edu)
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Cardamom is a highly aromatic spice derived from the seeds of plants in the Elettaria and Amomum genera. (rishi-tea.com)
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Rosmarinic acid (RA) is a phenolic compound which is found in many genus of Labiatae and exhibits important biological activities. (phcog.com)
The Mentha genus is large and full of popular varieties and hybrids. (fafard.com)
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Several cultivars have been selected for garden use: Mentha × piperita 'Candymint' has reddish stems. (wikipedia.org)
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The plant was then added to the London Pharmacopoeia under the name Mentha piperitis sapore in 1721. (wikipedia.org)
an exceptionally hardy plant able to withstand winter temperatures as low as −43 °C, In ancient times, leaves and young branches from sea buckthorn were supposedly fed as a remedy to horses to support weight gain and appearance of the coat, leading to the name of the genus, Hippophae derived from hippo (horse), and phaos (shining). (hudsonmadeny.com)
To create vigorous and bushy Mentha plant growth, it is best to pinch back the tips of young plants. (gardenershq.com)
YELLOW CINCHONA The yellow cinchona is a genus of phanerogamic plants of the Gentianales order of the Rubiaceae family. (feel22.com)
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The chemical compositions of essential oil of M. piperita provided from the aerial parts of plants grown in a village in Kerman Province in June 2012 were determined. (academicjournals.org)
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Efek Fumigan Minyak Atsiri Bunga Cengkih ( Syzygium aromaticum),Kulit Jeruk Lemon (Citrus limon), dan Daun Mint (Mentha piperita) terhadap Mortalitas Cryptolestes sp. (ipb.ac.id)
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While Western peppermint is derived from Mentha × piperita, Chinese peppermint, or bohe, is derived from the fresh leaves of M. haplocalyx. (wikipedia.org)
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Members of the Mentha genus are hardy perennial herbs that reach from 45 to 90 cm (18 to 36 inches) in height. (gardenershq.com)
Horsemint, like many other members of this genus, is often used as a domestic herbal remedy, being valued especially for its antiseptic properties and its beneficial effect on the digestion. (pfaf.org)
Like other members of the genus, it is best not used by pregnant women because large doses can cause an abortion. (pfaf.org)
Around 2006, Cuban mint ( Mentha x villosa ), native to the island, began making appearances in the United States, and bartenders started using this "original" mojito mint in the rum drinks. (fafard.com)