Mentha spicata
Mentha spicata L.
Mentha cordifolia auct.
Mentha longifolia auct. non (L.) Huds.
Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds. var. mollissima (Borkh.) Rouy
Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds. var. undulata (Willd.) Fiori
Mentha spicata L. var. longifolia L.
Mentha spicata L. var. spicata
Mentha sylvestris L.
Mentha viridis L.
Spearmint
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Magnoliopsida Dicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
Subclass Asteridae A large class that encompasses asters
Order Lamiales Aromatic herbs and shrubs, including lavender, lilac, olive, jasmine, ash, teak, snapdragon, sesame, psyllium, garden sage, mint, basil, and rosemary
Family Lamiaceae Mint family
Genus Mentha A Latin name for an unfortunate Greek nymph named Mentha who got herself turned into a mint plant, and a genus of culinary herbs named after her—this is one of the oldest plant names still in use
Species spicata With flowers in spikes
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Mentha spicata description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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8/4/2013 · Barry’s, Acton, MA
8/4/2013 · Barry’s, Acton, MA
8/4/2013 · Barry’s, Acton, MA
8/4/2013 · Barry’s, Acton, MA
8/4/2013 · Barry’s, Acton, MA
8/22/2012 · Squannacook River Wildlife Area, Townsend, MA
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