Calflora Taxon Report
Mentha suaveolens  Ehrh.
Apple mint
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2018 George Butterworth
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2021 Ron Vanderhoff
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2018 George Butterworth
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2021 Ron Vanderhoff
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2023 Jennifer Mo
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2009 Keir Morse
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2009 Keir Morse
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2013 Jake Ruygt
Mentha suaveolens is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Mentha
Family: Lamiaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot
Wetlands: Occurs usually in wetlands, occasionally in non wetlands

Communities: wetland-riparian

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
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[Wikipedia] Cultivation, Culinary Uses: An attractive herb, apple mint is often used as an ornamental plant. It is hardy and easy to grow, preferring full sun to lightly shady conditions. The leaves of this plant can be used to make apple mint jelly, as well as a flavoring in dishes such as apple mint couscous. It is also often used to make a mint tea, as a garnish, or in salads.[6] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

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“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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