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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Mentha arvensis

Family : LAMIACEAE (Mint Family)
Common Name (UK) : Corn Mint
Common Name (DE) : Acker-Minze
Common Name (FR) : Menthe des champs
Habitat : Ditches, marshes, wet fields
Remarks : Mint was formerly considered as a panacea thanks to the anti-bacterial action of menthol. Used to add flavor to salads, meats, and soups.
First appearing : July
Abundance :

  • Photo Date : July 22, 2005
  • Location :Along the Steinsträssle in the forest west of Botnant, Stuttgart.
    N48° 47.204' E9° 06.650'
  • Photo Date : July 22, 2005
  • Location :Along the Steinsträssle in the forest west of Botnant, Stuttgart.
    N48° 47.204' E9° 06.650'
  • Photo Date : July 24, 2005
  • Location :Along the Forstmeister-Feucht-Weg in the Rot & Schwarzwild Park, Stuttgart.
    N48° 46.167' E9° 06.260'