Mentha cervina
Water Spearmint
Also known as: Mentha multifida Stokes +5 more
- Mentha multifida Stokes
- Mentha punctata Moench
- Preslia cervina (L.) Fresen.
- Preslia glabriflora Opiz
- Preslia villiflora Opiz
- Pulegium cervinum (L.) Mill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Mentha cervina (commonly known as Water Spearmint) is a herbaceous perennial within the Lamiaceae family. It originates in Africa and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Azores, France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain