| Wildflower Information for Mentha spicata | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Spearmint |
| Family | Lamiaceae (Mint family) |
| Flowers | color: purple petals: four |
| Leaves | opposite |
| Lifecycle | perennial |
| Peak bloom period | July |
| Origin | introduced from Europe |
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Mentha spicata
Common name: Spearmint