FIELD MINT

Class: Mentha arvensis

Family: MINT FAMILY

Sub Family: Lamiaceae, Labiatae

Year: Perennial

Other Names: Canada Mint

Colour: Purple-blue to pink or white

Height: 20-80 cm (8-32")

Each Flower: Tubular, opening into 2 lips, upper lip shallowly 2-lobed, lower lip deeply 3-lobed; 4 stamens and long style with 2 stigmas; 5-toothed calyx often purplish-tinged

Leaves: Opposite with short stalks; blades pointed-elliptical, toothed, softly hairy; strongly mint-scented when crushed

Stems: Square and rigid below, becoming greener and less rigid above

Blooming Period: July - September

Habitat: Moist ground near streams and lakes

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