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Quirl-Minze

Mentha verticillata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Lamiales (Lippenblütlerartige)
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Mentha
Species
Mentha verticillata (Quirl-Minze)

Names in Other Languages

French menthe romain
German Quirl-Minze

Similar Species in Mentha

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Ackerminze
Mentha arvensis
Least Concern
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Bachminze
Mentha aquatica
Least Concern
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Edel-Minze
Mentha gracilis
Endangered
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Falsche Apfel-Minze
Mentha rotundifolia
Not Evaluated
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Gebüsch-Minze
Mentha dumetorum
Not Evaluated
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Grün-Minze
Mentha spicata
Not Evaluated
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Hain-Minze
Mentha villosa
Not Evaluated
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japanische Minze
Mentha canadensis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Quirl-Minze?
The scientific name of Quirl-Minze is Mentha verticillata. It belongs to the genus Mentha.
What is the conservation status of Quirl-Minze?
Quirl-Minze (Mentha verticillata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Quirl-Minze live?
Quirl-Minze is found in Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Quirl-Minze belong to?
Quirl-Minze (Mentha verticillata) belongs to the genus Mentha, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.
Is Quirl-Minze endangered?
No, Quirl-Minze (Mentha verticillata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Quirl-Minze belong to?
Quirl-Minze (Mentha verticillata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Quirl-Minze?
The closest relatives of Quirl-Minze in the genus Mentha include Ackerminze, Bachminze, Edel-Minze, Falsche Apfel-Minze, Gebüsch-Minze.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Mentha — 15 Species

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Ackerminze
Mentha arvensis
LC 🐾
Bachminze
Mentha aquatica
LC 🐾
Edel-Minze
Mentha gracilis
EN 🐾
Falsche Apfel-Minze
Mentha rotundifolia
NE 🐾
Gebüsch-Minze
Mentha dumetorum
NE 🐾
Grün-Minze
Mentha spicata
NE 🐾
Hain-Minze
Mentha villosa
NE 🐾
japanische Minze
Mentha canadensis
NE 🐾
korsische Minze
Mentha requienii
NE 🐾
Pfeffer-Minze
Mentha piperita
NE 🐾
Poleiminze
Mentha pulegium
CR
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Quirl-Minze
Mentha verticillata
LC
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Ross-Minze
Mentha longifolia
LC 🐾
Rundblättrige Minze
Mentha suaveolens
LC 🐾
sweet mint
Mentha suavis
NE
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