Plant Details
:Common Name
American wild mint
:Scientific Name
Mentha canadensis
:Introduction
Mentha canadensis (syn. M. arvensis var. canadensis) is a species of mint commonly known as American wild mint, native to North America (from Northwest Territories to central Mexico), eastern Asia (Siberia to Java) and the Northern Territory of Australia.The flowers are bluish or a slight violet tint. The plant is upright about 4 inches (10 cm) to 18 inches (46 cm) tall.
: Details
Leaves grow opposite from each other, and flower bunches appear at the upper leaf axil. The mint grows in wet areas but not directly in water, so it will be found near sloughs, lake and river edges. Flowers bloom from July to August.
Essential Oils
| Serial No. | Essential Oil Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mentha essential canadensis essential oil |
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