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MEAQ

Mentha aquatica L.

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Mentha aquatica L.
Family Name: Lamiaceae Martinov - Mint family
Common Name: water mint
Symbol: MEAQ
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:58 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Forb/herb

Synonyms

  • Mentha citrata Ehrh.
  • Mentha ×piperita L. var. citrata (Ehrh.) B. Boivin (pro nm.)
  • Mentha piperita L. ssp. citrata (Ehrh.) Briq.

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
OBL FACW OBL FACW FACW OBL OBL FACW

Species Range Map