Mentha arvensis is a species of mint native to most of Europe and Asia. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 10-60 cm (rarely to 100 cm) tall. The leaves are in opposite pairs, simple, 2-6.5 cm long and 1-2 cm broad, hairy, and with a coarsely serrated margin. The flowers are pale purple (occasionally white or pink), in clusters on the stem, each flower 3-4 mm long.

There are two varieties:

• Mentha arvensis var. arvensis (Corn Mint or Wild Mint). Europe, western Asia.
• Mentha arvensis var. piperascens (Japanese Peppermint). Eastern Asia.

Lamiaceae

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