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menthe des champs

Mentha arvensis

Least Concern

About

Common Mint (<em>Mentha arvensis</em>), also known as corn mint or field mint, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the genus <em>Mentha</em>, family Lamiaceae. It is widely distributed across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, with confirmed presence in countries including Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, and Czech Republic. Its range encompasses the Seychelles in Africa, four Asian countries, and ten European nations. The species is found across multiple habitat types, including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, dry broadleaf forests, and coniferous forests, occurring within at least four distinct biome types in the Indomalayan realm. Common Mint is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. As a member of the mint family, it typically produces aromatic foliage rich in menthol, and has historically been used in culinary and medicinal applications across many cultures. It typically spreads vegetatively through stolons and rhizomes in addition to producing seed. Detailed measurements of lifespan, length, and weight are not documented in available records.

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 4 distinct biome types within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

French menthe des champs
German Ackerminze

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of menthe des champs?
The scientific name of menthe des champs is Mentha arvensis. It belongs to the genus Mentha.
What is the conservation status of menthe des champs?
menthe des champs (Mentha arvensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does menthe des champs live?
menthe des champs is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Japan, Laos.
What family does menthe des champs belong to?
menthe des champs (Mentha arvensis) belongs to the genus Mentha, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.
Is menthe des champs endangered?
No, menthe des champs (Mentha arvensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does menthe des champs belong to?
menthe des champs (Mentha arvensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of menthe des champs?
The closest relatives of menthe des champs in the genus Mentha include baume, menthe à feuilles rondes, menthe aquatique, Menthe de Requien, menthe des jardins.

Native Range — 18 Countries

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