Spearmint

Spearmint
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Magnoliopsida
Order:Lamiales
Family:Lamiaceae
Genus:Mentha
Species:spicata
Binomial name
Mentha spicata

Spearmint (Mentha spicata, M. cardiaca) is the mint variety most commonly used in cooking. It is named for its crinkled, spear-shaped leaves.

See also: Altoids

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