- Mentha - Wikipedia
Mentha, also known as mint (from Greek μίνθα míntha, [2] Linear B mi-ta [3]), is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae [4] It is estimated that 13 to 24 species exist, but the exact distinction between species is unclear
- Mint | Description, Genus, Species, Uses, Facts | Britannica
mint, (genus Mentha), genus of 25 species of fragrant herbs of the mint family (Lamiaceae) Native to Eurasia, North America, southern Africa, and Australia, mints are widely distributed throughout the temperate areas of the world and have naturalized in many places
- How to Grow and Care for Mint - The Spruce
Mint (Mentha spp ) is a delicious herb to grow, but the plants can take over your garden Learn mint plant care to keep it growing healthy and flavorful
- The Wonderful Activities of the Genus Mentha - PubMed Central (PMC)
Among medicinal plants, mint (Mentha species) exhibits multiple health beneficial properties, such as prevention from cancer development and anti-obesity, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and cardioprotective effects, as a result of its antioxidant potential, combined with low toxicity and high efficacy
- Mentha - New World Encyclopedia
Mentha (mint) is a genus of about 25 species (and many hundreds of varieties) (Davidson 1999) Species within Mentha have a subcosmopolitan distribution across Europe, Africa, Asia (Brickell and Zuk 1997), Australia, and North America Several mint hybrids commonly occur
- Mentha Plant Growing Care Guide for Gardeners
In this Gardener's HQ guide, we'll explore cultivating Mentha plants in your garden, indoor spaces, and other settings Plant Characteristics: Mentha boasts aromatic leaves that release a refreshing scent when crushed Their versatility in culinary dishes and drinks make them an essential plant for herb and kitchen gardens
- Mentha (Mint): General Introduction, Composition, Chemistry, Bio . . .
Mentha, commonly known as mint, is a genus of plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family, comprising about 25-30 species These aromatic perennials are native to Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa
- Mentha - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Mentha is a genus of perennial aromatic herbs belonging to family Lamiaceae, distributed mostly in temperate and sub-temperate regions The herb (foliage) on distillation, yields essential oil containing a large variety of aroma chemicals in varying composition
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