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Mentha spicata var. crispa

Authority L., Bentls./Mausf. Family Magnoliopsida:Asteridae:Lamiales:Labiatae Synonyms Common names krauseminze, menthe crepue, spearmint Editor Ecocrop code 7710

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION A scented herb reaching a height of 40-80 cm. It has a light green stem and crispy leaves. USES It is cultivated for its leaves and essential oil. Both fresh and dried leaves are used in salads, sauces, soups, jellies, hot and cold beverages, and for garnishing. They are also used to flavor ice cream, chewing gums, toothpastes, and mouthwashes. The oil is used to flavor toileties and confectionery. GROWING PERIOD Perennial, growing 4-5 years but it is advisable to replant annually. First shoots may be harvested 40-55 days from the planting of divided rootstocks. COMMON NAMES Spearmint. FURTHER INF Scientific synonym: M. viridis. Spearmint is native of the temperate regions of Europe. It is often grown as a home garden plant and thrives best in heavy loams well supplied with farmyard manure. Altitudes in the tropics above 1000 m are generally suitable.
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SOURCES (Mentha spicata L. var. crispa Bentls./Mausf.) Prakash V 1990 pp 49 52-53 [FER, DRA, TEXT, LIG, USE] Roecklein J 1987 pp 104 [USE] Tindall H 1983 pp 245 [DRA, TEXT, RAIN, TEMP] Duke J 1975 pp 21 [PH, RAIN, TEMP] Hornok L 1992 pp 195 [USE] Langer R 1991 pp 285-287 [TEMP, RAIN, PH, FER, USE]