Page author: David Giblin
Mentha aquatica
bergamot mint, water mint
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California; central and eastern North America.
Habitat: Lake and pond shores, riparian areas, and wetlands.
Flowers: June-September.
Origin: Introduced from Europe
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bumblebees, bees, butterflies
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Mentha aquatica L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 576. 1753.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 576. 1753.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
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Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Mentha aquatica in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Mentha aquatica checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Mentha aquatica information.
E-Flora BC: Mentha aquatica atlas page.
CalPhotos: Mentha aquatica photos.
USDA Plants: Mentha aquatica information.
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