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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Mentha longifolia

Family : LAMIACEAE (Mint Family)
Common Name (UK) : Horse Mint
Common Name (DE) : Roß-Minze
Common Name (FR) : Mentha silvestris
Habitat : Close to streams, wet ditches, shady paths
Remarks : In herbal medicine, used as a tranquilizer and to treat asthma, bronchitis, and migraines. Use to flavor tomato and split pea soup. Prized by the English for use in chocolate recipes.
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 : August 4, 2005
  • Location :Oberes Hölzertal, near Warmbronn (Leonberg).
    N48° 44.630' E9° 01.103'