Different Types Of Mint. Thanks for the information about the different kinds of mint. Mentha also known as mint from Greek mintha mintha Linear B mi-ta is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae mint family. Features shared by most varieties are fragrant foliage bell-shaped or tubular flowers square stems and underground runners. Other types of mint are lemon mint and chocolate mint.
Mint colors are blues and greens based on the color of mint plants Mentha genus such as peppermint spearmint and watermint. Catmint is not a true mint as its in the species Nepeta instead of Mentha but it is used as a mint. Best offers for your Garden - httpsamznto2InnD0w —– True mints are simple to grow and offer diversity in flavor textures and form. Their robust minty taste accompanied by apple fragrance is perfect for culinary uses. Many hybrids and cultivars are known. It is estimated that 13 to 24 species exist.
Other types of mint are lemon mint and chocolate mint.
Mentha genus contains 25 different plants 4 all of. There are a lot of wonderful savory and sweet recipes that include mint. You can find these easy-to-grow mint varieties at nurseries or farmers markets. I like the fact that mint plants are so easy to grow. This type of mint has a lemony scent that attracts bees. Another type of mint Monarda citriodora is also known as horsemint.