Mentha

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Mint

Definition
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Genus of the family Laminiaceae; currently 15 species are described.
Example of important Mentha species:

  • Mentha arvenis (field mint)
  • Mentha aquatica (water mint)
  • Mentha longifolia (horse mint)
  • Mentha rotundofolia (round-leaved mint) are grouped together to form the subgenus Mentha

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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