Mentha spicata var. viridis L.
Spearmint garden mint
Herbaceous 30-100 am tall, with variably hairless to hairy stems and foliage, and a wide-spreading fleshy underground rhizome from which it grows flowers pink or white
Soil: Most grow best in wet environments and moist soils
one of the world's oldest and most popular herbs, are widely used in cooking, in cosmetics, and as alternative or complementary therapy, mainly for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders like flatulence, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and ulcerative colitis. Mint is an essential ingredient in Lebanese tabbouleh and fattoush, and it garnishes salads and sweets.
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