Mentha

Mentha

Mentha (also known as mint, from Greek μίνθα míntha Linear B mi-ta) is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae (mint family The exact distinction between species is unclear; it is estimated that 13 to 24 species existHybridization occurs naturally where some species’ ranges overlap. Many hybrids and cultivars are known.

The genus has a subcosmopolitan distribution across Europe, Africa – (Southern Africa), Asia, Australia – Oceania, North America and South AmericaIts species can be found in many environments, but most grow best in wet environments and moist soils.