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Bushy Mint

Mentha gracilis

Endangered

About

The Bushy Mint (Mentha gracilis) is a species in the genus Mentha. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Lamiales (Lamiales)
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Mentha
Species
Mentha gracilis (Bushy Mint)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish almoradux
French menthe des jardins
German Edel-Minze

Similar Species in Mentha

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American Corn Mint
Mentha canadensis
Not Evaluated
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Apple Mint
Mentha villosa
Not Evaluated
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Apple Mint
Mentha suaveolens
Least Concern
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Bergamot Mint
Mentha aquatica
Least Concern
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Bigleaf Mint
Mentha rotundifolia
Not Evaluated
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Black Peppermint
Mentha piperita
Not Evaluated
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bush-loving mint
Mentha dumetorum
Not Evaluated
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Common Mint
Mentha arvensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bushy Mint?
The scientific name of Bushy Mint is Mentha gracilis. It belongs to the genus Mentha.
What is the conservation status of Bushy Mint?
Bushy Mint (Mentha gracilis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Bushy Mint live?
Bushy Mint is found in Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Bushy Mint belong to?
Bushy Mint (Mentha gracilis) belongs to the genus Mentha, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.
Is Bushy Mint endangered?
Yes, Bushy Mint (Mentha gracilis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Bushy Mint belong to?
Bushy Mint (Mentha gracilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Bushy Mint?
The closest relatives of Bushy Mint in the genus Mentha include American Corn Mint, Apple Mint, Apple Mint, Bergamot Mint, Bigleaf Mint.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Mentha — 15 Species

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