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Bachminze

Mentha aquatica

Least Concern

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The Bergamot Mint (Mentha aquatica) is a species in the genus Mentha. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotrop

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Japan), Europe (7 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Lamiales (Lippenblütlerartige)

Species

Mentha aquatica (Bachminze)

Names in Other Languages

French menthe aquatique

German Bachminze

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bachminze?

The scientific name of Bachminze is Mentha aquatica. It belongs to the genus Mentha.

What is the conservation status of Bachminze?

Bachminze (Mentha aquatica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bachminze live?

Bachminze is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Japan), Europe (7 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, Guatemala, Iceland.

What family does Bachminze belong to?

Bachminze (Mentha aquatica) belongs to the genus Mentha, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

Is Bachminze endangered?

No, Bachminze (Mentha aquatica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bachminze belong to?

Bachminze (Mentha aquatica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Bachminze?

The closest relatives of Bachminze in the genus Mentha include Ackerminze, Edel-Minze, Falsche Apfel-Minze, Gebüsch-Minze, Grün-Minze.