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watermint

Mentha aquatica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Lamiaceae ›Genus: Mentha

About

Mentha aquatica (water mint; syn. Mentha hirsuta Huds.) is a perennial flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae. It grows in moist places and is native to much of Europe, northwest Africa and southwest Asia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of watermint?
The scientific name of watermint is Mentha aquatica.
What is the conservation status of watermint?
The watermint has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does watermint belong to?
watermint belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does watermint belong to?
watermint belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does watermint belong to?
watermint belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does watermint belong to?
watermint belongs to the order Lamiales.
What family does watermint belong to?
watermint belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
What genus does watermint belong to?
watermint belongs to the genus Mentha.