BCP/Mentha arvensis
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Mentha arvensis
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| Profile for Mentha arvensis (Field Mint, Wild Mint)
| Identifying Characteristics |
| Habit: | Herbaceous forb | | Flowers: | The flowers are pale purple (occasionally white or pink), in clusters on the stem, each flower 3–4 mm long. | | Foliage: | The leaves are in opposite pairs, simple, 2–6.5 cm long and 1–2 cm broad, hairy, and with a coarsely serrated margin. | | Stem: | Square stem is 10–60 cm (rarely to 100 cm) tall. | | Scent: | Minty! | | Growing Conditions: | Moist soil, especially along streams and riverbanks. | | Life Cycle: | Perennial |
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Global data:
Temperate zone season(s): Mid Summer, Late Summer
Regional data and additional images for Mentha arvensis
Regional data:
New Hampshire: (native) July, August
Additional images:
This page is a profile for the plant species
Mentha arvensis, used to collect records of where and when this plant was observed blooming, and for providing identification information for use in dichotomous keys. If you would like to help collect data for this or other plants, see
Bloom clock project/How to Contribute for orientation.
