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Mint

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 (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida (목련강)
Order
Lamiales (꿀풀목)
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Mentha
Species
Mentha verticillata (Mint)

Names in Other Languages

French menthe romain
German Quirl-Minze

Similar Species in Mentha

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Apple Mint
Mentha suaveolens
Least Concern
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Bergamot Mint
Mentha aquatica
Least Concern
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Bushy Mint
Mentha gracilis
Endangered
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Apple Mint
Mentha villosa
Not Evaluated
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Pennyroyal
Mentha pulegium
Critically Endangered
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Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Not Evaluated
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Black Peppermint
Mentha piperita
Not Evaluated
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Bigleaf Mint
Mentha rotundifolia
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mint?
The scientific name of Mint is Mentha verticillata. It belongs to the genus Mentha.
What is the conservation status of Mint?
Mint (Mentha verticillata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mint live?
Mint 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 Mint belong to?
Mint (Mentha verticillata) belongs to the genus Mentha, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.
Is Mint endangered?
No, Mint (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 Mint belong to?
Mint (Mentha verticillata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Mint?
The closest relatives of Mint in the genus Mentha include Apple Mint, Bergamot Mint, Bushy Mint, Apple Mint, Pennyroyal.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Mentha — 15 Species

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Apple Mint
Mentha suaveolens
LC 🐾
Bergamot Mint
Mentha aquatica
LC 🐾
Bushy Mint
Mentha gracilis
EN 🐾
Apple Mint
Mentha villosa
NE 🐾
Pennyroyal
Mentha pulegium
CR 🐾
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
NE 🐾
Black Peppermint
Mentha piperita
NE 🐾
Bigleaf Mint
Mentha rotundifolia
NE
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Mint
Mentha verticillata
LC
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American Corn Mint
Mentha canadensis
NE 🐾
bush-loving mint
Mentha dumetorum
NE 🐾
sweet mint
Mentha suavis
NE 🐾
Common Mint
Mentha arvensis
LC 🐾
Corsican Mint
Mentha requienii
NE 🐾
Horse Mint
Mentha longifolia
LC
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