Peppermint
Mentha piperita L.
| Family | Mint (Labiatae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Summer |
| Habitat | Wet, sun, ditches, streams, lakes |
| Status | Non-Native |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 1-3′ |
| Flower | Pale lavender to pink flowers cluster along the stem. Stamens protrude. |
| Leaf | Leaves are in pairs and have short stalks from the stem. They have toothed margins. Crushed leaves have a strong peppermint taste and odor. |
| Notes | Stems are smooth, 4-sided, and tend to be purple in color. |
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