Mentha aquatica L.

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Britton, N.L., and A. Brown, 1913, An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and th
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown, 1913, An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and th
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown, 1913, An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and th

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