Apple mint

Apple Mint (Mentha suaveolens), also known as woolly mint or round-leafed mint, is a species of mint native to southern and western Europe and the Mediterranean region. It is a herbaceous, perennial plant with a characteristic aroma that is more apple-like than other mints, hence its common name.

Description

Apple mint is a robust plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. The leaves are round to oval, between 3 and 5 cm in length, and covered in a woolly down that gives the plant its other common name, woolly mint. The flowers are pale pink or white and appear in summer.

Cultivation and uses

Apple mint is grown for its aromatic leaves and is used in culinary uses, herbal medicine, and as an ornamental plant. It is often used in teas, jellies, and desserts, and can also be used to flavor certain alcoholic beverages. In herbal medicine, it is used for its digestive and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars

Several cultivars of apple mint exist, including 'Variegata', which has cream and green variegated leaves, and 'Pineapple', which has a pineapple scent in addition to the apple aroma.

See also

• List of culinary herbs and spices
• List of Lamiaceae genera

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