European corn mint (Mentha arvensis, Sp. Pl.: 577 (1753))

Family: Lamiaceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 577 (1753)

Year: 1753

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Mentha

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to Kamchatka and Nepal

Description

European corn mint, scientifically known as Mentha arvensis, is a perennial plant belonging to the family Lamiaceae. First documented in 1753 by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus, this species enjoys a wide geographical distribution, flourishing from Europe through to Kamchatka and as far south as Nepal. Its expansive reach signifies its adaptability to various climates and environments within this broad range.

This hardy plant is characterized by its aromatic leaves and square stems, which are typical features of the mint family. The foliage, when crushed, releases a distinct, refreshing scent, hallmarking the presence of menthol. European corn mint commonly grows in moist, fertile soils and can often be found thriving in meadows, along stream banks, and in waste areas.

The flowers of Mentha arvensis are small and typically pale purple to pink, forming tight clusters in the leaf axils. These blossoms attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, contributing to the plant’s reproductive success and widespread presence.

Historically, European corn mint has been valued for its medicinal properties. Traditional uses include treatments for digestive complaints, headaches, and various forms of relief from congestion. Its essential oils are still utilized in contemporary herbal medicine and aromatherapy, proving the timelessness of its benefits.

In summary, Mentha arvensis, commonly known as European corn mint, showcases the enduring appeal and utility of wild mint species. From its extensive habitat range to its aromatic uses, this plant is a notable member of the Lamiaceae family esteemed for both its ecological and medicinal contributions.

Common Names

Deu: acker-minze, ackerminze, kornminze
Dan: ager-mynte
Eng: corn mint, european corn mint, field mint, wild mint, common mint
Nor: aaker-mynte, horse-mynte, vand-mynte, vildmynte, voldhumle
Nld: akkermunt
Fra: baume des champs, menthe des champs
Ces: máta rolní
Swe: rantaminttu, åkermynta, vanlig åkermynta
Fin: rantaminttu
Nno: åkermynte
Nob: åkermynte
Sme: bealdominta
Cym: minlys yr âr, mintys gwylltion, mintys y maes, mintys y meysydd, mintys yr ardir, mintys yr âr, mintys yr ŷd, mintys-ar-dir
En: European corn mint, Field mint, Corn mint, Wild mint, American Wild Mint, Ayazmã, Common mint, Brook Mint, Ginger Mint, Canadian mint, Japanese Mint, Mint
Ar: نعناع حقلي
Hy: Դաղձ դաշտային
As: পদিনা
Az: Çəmən yarpızı
Eu: Basamenda
Be: Мята палявая
Bs: Poljska metvica
Bg: Полска мента
My: ပရုတ်အေး
Zh: 土薄荷, 玉米薄荷, 薄荷, 野薄荷
Hr: Poljska metvica
Cs: Máta rolní
Da: Ager Mynte, Ager-Mynte
Nl: Akkermunt
Et: Põldmünt
Fi: Rantaminttu, Peltominttu
Fr: Menthe des champs, Baume des champs, Herbe d’anguille, Menthe sauvage, Pouliot-thym
Gl: Menta brava
De: Ackerminze, Kornminze, Acker-Minze, Feldminze
Gu: ફુદીનો
Hi: पुदीना, पोदीना
Hu: Mezei menta
Id: Bijanggut
Ga: Mismín arbhair
It: Menta campestre, Menta dei campi, Menta selvatica, Mentastro
Kn: ಪುದೀನ
Ku: Pûjana çîmenê
Lv: Tīruma mētra
Lt: Dirvinė mėta
Mk: Полско нане
Mr: पुदिना
Nv: Tólchiin
Ne: पुदिना
Se: Bealdominta
No: Åkermynte, Aaker-mynte, Horse-mynte, Vand-mynte, Vildmynte, Voldhumle
Nb: Åkermynte
Nn: Åkermynte
Or: ପୁଦିନା
Fa: نعنای وحشی
Pl: Mięta polna
Pt: Hortelã-japonêsa, Hortelã-pimenta, Hortela-brava, Hortelã-brava, Hortelã-do-campo
Pt-br: Hortelã-do-campo, Hortelã-japonêsa, Hortelã-pimenta
Ru: Мята луговая, Мята полевая
Sa: पुतिहासस्यम्, पुदिनापत्रम्
Sr: Пољска нана
Sk: Mäta roľná
Es: Asanda, Hierba buena, Hierbabuena, Menta, Njivska meta, Té del río, Yerba buena de los campos, Hierba buena de burro, Póleo, Menta japonesa
Su: Bijanggut
Sv: Åkermynta, Rantaminttu, Vanlig åkermynta
Zh-tw: 野薄荷
Th: มินต์ป่า
Zh-hant: 野薄荷
Tr: Japon nanesi
Uk: Дика м’ята, Драголюб, Котячка, М’ята дика, М’ята кінська, М’ята польова
Ur: پودینہ
Vi: Bạc hà nam, Bạc hà á
Cy: Mintys yr âr, Minlys yr Âr, Mintys Gwylltion, Mintys y Maes, Mintys y Meysydd, Mintys yr Ardir, Mintys yr Ŷd, Mintys-Ar-Dir

Synonyms

• Mentha arvensis subsp. lapponica ((Wahlenb.) Nyman)
• Mentha arvensis f. olynthodos (Topitz)
• Mentha procumbens (Thuill.)
• Mentha fochii (Sennen)
• Mentha arvensis f. gentilis ((Sm.) Regel)
• Mentha arvensis var. duftschmidii (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. kolozsvariensis (Trautm.)
• Mentha mosana (Lej. & Courtois)
• Mentha plagensis (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. pulegiformis ((Heinr.Braun) Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. styriaca (Topitz)
• Mentha austriaca f. boraei (Pérard)
• Mentha subinodora (Schur)
• Mentha arvensis var. simplex (Klett & Richt.)
• Mentha arvensis var. varians ((Host) Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. vulgaris (Wimm. & Grab.)
• Mentha arvensis f. cuneisecta (Topitz)
• Mentha subfontanea (Topitz)
• Mentha austriaca var. grata (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha lanceolata var. sublanata (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis f. pacheri (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. simplex ((Host) Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. procumbens ((Thuill.) Topitz)
• Mentha longibracteata (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis f. divergens (Topitz)
• Mentha approximata ((Wirtg.) Strail)
• Mentha arvensis var. salicetorum ((Borbás) Soó)
• Mentha arvensis var. silvicola (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. parietariifolia-obtusifolia (Briq.)
• Mentha parietariifolia ((Becker) Boreau)
• Mentha joffrei (Sennen)
• Mentha vanhaesendonckii (Strail)
• Mentha salebrosa (Boreau)
• Mentha deflexa (Dumort.)
• Mentha austriaca (Jacq.)
• Mentha deflexa var. fruticulosa (Dumort.)
• Mentha kitaibeliana (Heinr.Braun ex Haring)
• Mentha slichoviensis (Opiz)
• Mentha arvensis var. lancifolia (Wimm. & Grab.)
• Mentha arvensis var. glabrata (Hartm.)
• Mentha schreberi (Pérard)
• Mentha arvensis var. pascuorum (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. prostrata ((Host) Soó)
• Mentha parietariifolia var. ginsiensis (Heinr.Braun ex Trautm.)
• Mentha arvensis f. hirtipes (J.Fraser)
• Mentha arvensis var. palustris (Fiori & Paol.)
• Mentha moldavica (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. regularis (Topitz)
• Mentha densifoliata (Strail)
• Mentha anomala (Hérib.)
• Mentha divergens (Topitz)
• Mentha campestris (Schur)
• Mentha arvensis var. campeomischos (Topitz)
• Mentha × sativa var. subrotundifolia (Becker)
• Mentha sparsiflora var. pascuorum (Topitz)
• Mentha diffusa (Lej.)
• Mentha arvensis var. lanceolata (Becker)
• Mentha arvensis var. glaberrima (W.D.J.Koch)
• Mentha arvensis var. foliicoma ((Opiz ex Déségl.) Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. major (Gray)
• Mentha dubia (Schleich. ex Suter)
• Mentha segetalis (Opiz)
• Mentha simplex (Host)
• Mentha arvensis var. minor (Becker)
• Mentha pilosa (Spreng. ex Wallr.)
• Mentha arvensis f. campicola ((Heinr.Braun) Topitz)
• Mentha flagellifera (Schur)
• Mentha procumbens var. austriaca (Mérat)
• Mentha arvensis f. obtusifolia-produmbens (Briq.)
• Mentha arvensis var. beckeriana (Rouy)
• Mentha arvensis var. parietariifolia (Becker)
• Mentha arvensis var. nummularia ((Schreb.) Strail)
• Mentha parvula (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. slichoviensis ((Opiz) Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. longibracteata ((Heinr.Braun) Soó)
• Mentha arvensis var. acuta (Rchb.)
• Mentha × verticillata var. moenchiana (Rouy)
• Mentha moenchii (Pérard)
• Mentha procumbens var. ruralis ((Pérard) Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha plicata (Opiz)
• Mentha arvensis var. glabriuscula (W.D.J.Koch)
• Mentha fontana (Weihe ex Strail)
• Mentha baguetiana (Strail)
• Mentha arvensis var. palitzensis (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. rotundifolia (Wirtg.)
• Mentha arvensis var. crispa (Benth.)
• Mentha angustifolia (Schreb.)
• Mentha arvensis var. hirsuta (K.Koch ex Gren.)
• Mentha arvensis f. pseudoagrestis (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. domita ((Heinr.Braun ex Topitz) Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis subsp. agrestis ((Sole) Briq.)
• Mentha arvensis subsp. fontana ((Weihe ex Strail) Nyman)
• Mentha arvensis f. angustifolia (J.Fraser)
• Mentha arvensis f. neesiana (Topitz)
• Mentha austriaca var. caespitosa (Boenn.)
• Mentha arvensis var. fontana ((Weihe ex Strail) Topitz)
• Mentha nummularia (Schreb.)
• Mentha hostii var. arvina (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. approximata (Wirtg.)
• Mentha arvensis subsp. praecox ((Sole) Vollm.)
• Mentha arvensis var. praecox ((Sole) Sm.)
• Mentha × verticillata var. arguta ((Opiz) Rouy)
• Mentha arvensis f. ambleodonta (Topitz)
• Mentha neesiana (Opiz ex Rochel)
• Mentha arvensis var. diaphana (Briq.)
• Mentha verisimilis (Strail)
• Mentha flexuosa (Strail)
• Mentha gentiliformis (Strail)
• Mentha procumbens var. rigida ((Strail) Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha argutissima (Borbás & Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha laxa (Host)
• Mentha arvensis var. stenodonta ((Borbás) Soó)
• Mentha arvensis f. pumila (Vollm.)
• Mentha arvensis var. praeclara ((Topitz) Topitz)
• Mentha rothii (Nees ex Bluff & Fingerh.)
• Mentha arvensis var. pumila ((Vollm.) Soó)
• Mentha × verticillata f. rothii ((Nees ex Bluff & Fingerh.) Topitz)
• Mentha hillebrandtii (Ortmann ex Malinv.)
• Mentha tenuifolia (Host)
• Mentha exigua (Lucé)
• Mentha intermedia (Nees ex Bluff & Fingerh.)
• Mentha paludosa (Nees ex Bluff & Fingerh.)
• Mentha albae-carolinae (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis var. glabrior (Ducros)
• Mentha pascuorum ((Topitz) Trautm.)
• Mentha arvensis var. pegaia (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. nobilis (Topitz)
• Mentha subcollina (Topitz)
• Mentha lapponica subsp. parietariifolia ((Becker ex Strail) Neuman)
• Mentha melissifolia (Host)
• Mentha varians (Host)
• Mentha × acutifolia var. nummularia ((Schreb.) Boenn.)
• Mentha arvensis var. turfosa (F.W.Schultz ex Malinv.)
• Mentha prostrata (Host)
• Mentha palustris var. scrophulariifolia ((Lej.) Lej.)
• Mentha procumbens var. segetalis ((Opiz) Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis var. illecebrosa (Briq.)
• Mentha arvensis f. subarguta (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. confertidens (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. agrestis ((Sole) Sm.)
• Mentha arvensis f. gallica (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. minor (Wimm. & Grab.)
• Mentha nemorosa (Host)
• Mentha hostii (Boreau)
• Mentha × sativa subsp. humifusa ((Jord. ex Boreau) Berher)
• Mentha arvensis var. badensis ((C.C.Gmel.) Briq.)
• Mentha arenaria (Topitz)
• Mentha foliicoma (Opiz ex Déségl.)
• Mentha mutabilis ((Topitz) Domin)
• Mentha praecox (Sole)
• Mentha arvensis f. lucorum (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. parvifolia (Strail)
• Mentha arvensis var. legitima (Becker)
• Mentha arvensis var. villosissima (Schur)
• Mentha pastoris (Sennen)
• Mentha arvensis var. brevidens (J.Fraser)
• Mentha barbata (Opiz ex Déségl.)
• Mentha pilosella (Pérard)
• Mentha arvensis var. obtusifolia (Lej. & Courtois)
• Mentha arvensis f. pacheriana (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. campestris (Schur)
• Mentha bracteolata (Opiz ex Déségl.)
• Mentha fossicola (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis f. parietariifolia-praecox (Briq.)
• Mentha pulchella (Host)
• Mentha rotundata (Opiz)
• Mentha agrestis var. subrotunda (Schur ex Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis f. nummularia ((Schreb.) Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. deflexa ((Dumort.) Topitz)
• Mentha arvensihirsuta (Wirtg.)
• Mentha obtusodentata ((Topitz) Domin)
• Mentha lata var. agraria (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha campicola (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis var. araiodonta (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. cryptodonta (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. parviflora (Boenn.)
• Mentha arvensis f. albiflora (J.Fraser)
• Mentha subcordata (Colla ex Lamotte)
• Mentha badensis (C.C.Gmel.)
• Mentha slichoviensis var. fossicola ((Heinr.Braun) Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha villosa (Becker)
• Mentha arvensis var. uliginosa (Wimm. & Grab.)
• Mentha arvensis f. badensis-parietariifolia (Briq.)
• Mentha austriaca var. salicetorum (Borbás)
• Mentha minor (Opiz ex Déségl.)
• Mentha arvensis f. alverniensis (Topitz)
• Mentha palustris var. mosana ((Lej.) Lej.)
• Mentha arvensis var. gracilis (G.Mey.)
• Mentha ruderalis (Topitz)
• Mentha agrestis (Sole)
• Mentha arvensis var. aquatica (Wimm. & Grab.)
• Mentha divaricata (Host)
• Mentha sativa (Roxb.)
• Mentha odorata (Opiz ex Déségl.)
• Mentha latifolia (Host)
• Mentha arvensis f. plagensis (Topitz)
• Mentha nobilis (Weihe ex Fingerh.)
• Mentha arvensis f. ocymoides (Topitz)
• Mentha tenuicaulis (Strail)
• Mentha arvensis f. divaricata (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. mutabilis (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. latifolia (Schur)
• Mentha gintliana (Opiz ex Déségl.)
• Mentha lata (Opiz ex Déségl.)
• Mentha atrovirens (Host)
• Mentha arvensis f. sylvatica ((Host) Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. savensis (Topitz)
• Mentha duffourii (Sennen)
• Mentha arvensis f. vicearvensis (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. lanceolata ((Becker) Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis subsp. sylvatica ((Host) Briq.)
• Mentha arvensis f. hymenophylla (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. argutissima ((Borbás & Heinr.Braun) Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. serpentina (Topitz)
• Mentha thayana (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha argutissima var. subpilosa (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. axioprepa (Briq.)
• Mentha arvensis f. dolichophylla ((Borbás ex Topitz) Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. lamprophyllos ((Borbás ex Heinr.Braun) Soó)
• Mentha × sativa var. gracilis (Becker)
• Mentha deflexa var. simplex (Dumort.)
• Mentha dissitiflora (Sennen)
• Mentha deflexa var. diffusa (Dumort.)
• Mentha arvensis var. cyrtodonta (Topitz)
• Mentha polymorpha (Host)
• Mentha arvensis var. austriaca ((Jacq.) Hartm.)
• Mentha ehrhartiana (Lej. & Courtois)
• Mentha arvensis f. salebrosa ((Boreau) Topitz)
• Mentha uliginosa (Strail)
• Mentha arvensis var. subglabra (J.Fraser)
• Mentha arvensis var. hillebrandtii ((Ortmann ex Malinv.) Briq.)
• Mentha arvensis f. badensis-obtusifolia (Briq.)
• Mentha arvensis f. borsodensis (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. durolleana (Topitz)
• Mentha florida (Tausch ex Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis f. obtusidentata (Topitz)
• Mentha cuneifolia ((Lej.) Domin)
• Mentha nemorum (Boreau)
• Mentha × sativa var. flexuosa (Becker)
• Mentha collina (Topitz)
• Mentha lapponica (Wahlenb.)
• Mentha arvensis f. tenuifolia (Topitz)
• Mentha silvicola (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha austriaca var. genuina (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis var. hirsutior (Ducros)
• Mentha praticola (Opiz)
• Mentha gracilescens (Opiz ex Strail)
• Mentha arvensis var. radicans (Boenn.)
• Mentha arvensis var. lapponica ((Wahlenb.) Hjelt)
• Mentha distans (Hawkeswood)
• Mentha procumbens var. uliginosa (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha lanceolata (Benth.)
• Mentha duftschmidii (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. ramosissima (Wimm. & Grab.)
• Mentha fontqueri (Sennen)
• Mentha arvensis f. bracteoligera (Topitz)
• Mentha arguta (Opiz)
• Mentha argutissima var. recedens (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis f. campylocormos (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. subcordata (Briq.)
• Mentha arvensis var. hispidula (Soó)
• Mentha arvensis var. melanochroa (Briq.)
• Mentha pulegiformis (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis var. sabranskyi (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. nemorum ((Boreau) Nyman)
• Mentha palustris (Moench)
• Mentha arvensis subsp. gentilis ((L.) Arcang.)
• Mentha arvensis var. glabrescens (K.Koch ex Gren.)
• Mentha graveolens (Opiz)
• Mentha arvensis var. procumbens (Becker)
• Mentha arvensis subsp. parietariifolia ((Becker) Briq.)
• Mentha arvensis f. hirticalyx (Heinr.Braun ex Topitz)
• Mentha maculata (Host)
• Mentha arvensis f. gracilis (Wimm. & Grab.)
• Mentha rigida (Strail)
• Mentha arvensis var. polymorpha ((Host) Soó)
• Mentha arvensis f. garonnensis (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensihirsuta f. calcarea (Malinv.)
• Mentha arvensis var. deflexa ((Dumort.) Nyman)
• Mentha riparia var. pilosa ((Spreng. ex Wallr.) Klett & Richt.)
• Mentha arvensis f. albensis (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. nemoralis (Schur)
• Mentha arvensiplicata (Rchb.)
• Mentha multiflora var. serpentina (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. pulegioides (Wirtg.)
• Mentha arvensis var. grossidentata (Vollm.)
• Mentha arvensis f. subrotunda ((Schur ex Heinr.Braun) Topitz)
• Mentha × verticillata var. obtusata ((Opiz) Rouy)
• Mentha arvicola (Pérard)
• Mentha arvensis var. subrotunda (G.Mey.)
• Mentha arvensis var. dubia (Schreb. ex Strail)
• Mentha arvensis var. multiflora ((Host) Nyman)
• Mentha scrophulariifolia (Lej. & Courtois)
• Mentha austriaca var. pulchella ((Host) Hayek)
• Mentha gentilis (L.)
• Mentha procumbens var. ehrhartiana ((Lej. & Courtois) Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis f. sphenophylla (Topitz)
• Mentha allionii (Boreau)
• Mentha arvensis var. allionii ((Boreau) Baker)
• Mentha procumbens var. salebrosa ((Boreau) Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis var. gentilis (Sm.)
• Mentha arvensis f. palustris ((Fiori & Paol.) Topitz)
• Mentha × brachystachya var. stenodonta (Borbás)
• Mentha sylvatica (Host)
• Mentha latissima (Schur)
• Mentha arvensis var. angustifolia ((Schreb.) Rouy)
• Mentha arvensis f. suecica (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. obtusifolia-praecox (Briq.)
• Mentha fontana var. brevibracteata (Topitz & Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis var. gentiliformis (Wirtg.)
• Mentha lamiifolia (Host)
• Mentha arvensis var. kitaibeliana ((Heinr.Braun ex Haring) Soó)
• Mentha procumbens var. major (Klett & Richt.)
• Mentha arvensis subsp. lanceolata ((Benth.) Schübl. & G.Martens)
• Mentha palitzensis (Topitz)
• Mentha agrestris (Sole)
• Mentha parvifolia (Opiz)
• Mentha slichoviensis var. campicola ((Heinr.Braun) Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha viridula (Host)
• Mentha arvensis var. hostii ((Boreau) Rouy)
• Mentha arvensis var. paludosa (Wimm. & Grab.)
• Mentha arvensis f. licaensis (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. exigua (Strail)
• Mentha sparsiflora (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis var. obornyana (Nyman)
• Mentha arvensis f. badensis-praecox (Briq.)
• Mentha arvensis f. macrodonta (Topitz)
• Mentha gallica ((Topitz) Domin)
• Mentha austriaca var. multiflora ((Host) Hayek)
• Mentha arvensis subsp. austriaca ((Jacq.) Briq.)
• Mentha × verticillata var. origanifolia (Rouy)
• Mentha arvensis f. holubyana (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. adrophylloides (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis var. ginsiensis ((Heinr.Braun ex Trautm.) Soó)
• Mentha arvensis var. villosa (Strail)
• Mentha arvensis var. caespitosa (Boenn.)
• Mentha praeclara (Topitz)
• Mentha jahniana (Haw. ex Spach)
• Mentha arvensis f. domita (Heinr.Braun ex Topitz)
• Mentha palustris var. reflexifolia (Strail)
• Mentha arvensis f. losarvensis (Topitz)
• Mentha lamprophyllos (Borbás ex Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis var. marrubiastrum (F.W.Schultz)
• Mentha arvensis f. pastoritia (Topitz)
• Mentha arvensis f. diffusa ((Lej.) Topitz)
• Mentha × sativa subsp. parietariifolia ((Becker ex Strail) Berher)
• Mentha marrubiastrum ((F.W.Schultz) Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha arvensis var. sylvatica ((Host) Briq.)
• Mentha arvensis var. decipiens (Still)
• Mentha arvensis f. setigera (Topitz)
• Mentha multiflora (Host)
• Mentha obtusata (Opiz)
• Mentha arvensis f. major (Wimm. & Grab.)
• Mentha arvensis var. cuneifolia (Lej. & Courtois)
• Mentha densiflora (Opiz)
• Mentha arvensis var. distans ((Hawkeswood) Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha fontana var. conferta (Topitz)
• Mentha pulchella var. approximata (Heinr.Braun)
• Mentha alberti (Sennen)
• Mentha arvensis var. diffusa ((Lej.) Rchb.)
• Mentha × sativa subsp. procumbens ((Thuill.) Berher)
• Mentha piersiana (Borbás)
• Mentha ruralis (Pérard)
• Mentha arvensis var. riparia (G.Mey.)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Altay (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Buryatiya (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Finland (native)
• France (native)
• Føroyar (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iceland (native)
• India (native)
• Ireland (native)
• Irkutsk (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kamchatka (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Krasnoyarsk (native)
• Magadan (native)
• Nepal (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Norway (native)
• Poland (native)
• Primorye (native)
• Romania (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Svalbard (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Tuva (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Yakutskiya (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Alberta (introduced)
• Bangladesh (introduced)
• British Columbia (introduced)
• California (introduced)
• Canary Is. (introduced)
• Colorado (introduced)
• Haiti (introduced)
• Illinois (introduced)
• Labrador (introduced)
• Manitoba (introduced)
• Marianas (introduced)
• Maryland (introduced)
• Mexico Northwest (introduced)
• Minnesota (introduced)
• Montana (introduced)
• New Brunswick (introduced)
• New Mexico (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• New Zealand North (introduced)
• Newfoundland (introduced)
• Nova Scotia (introduced)
• Ontario (introduced)
• Oregon (introduced)
• Prince Edward I. (introduced)
• Québec (introduced)
• Saskatchewan (introduced)
• Tennessee (introduced)
• Vermont (introduced)
• Washington (introduced)
• Wyoming (introduced)

Additional Images

Leaf

Taken Sep 21, 2021 by Giuseppina D’Ascoli (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 21, 2019 by pham dinh (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 20, 2020 by qm jp (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 27, 2021 by Dieter Bausenwein (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 21, 2021 by Stéphane Mars (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Taken Sep 21, 2021 by Stéphane Mars (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 21, 2021 by Stéphane Mars (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 19, 2021 by Sretko Popadic (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 8, 2021 by John Coombes (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 24, 2017 by Samantha Scott (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Aug 25, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Paul FABRE (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 21, 2020 by Pavlík Lukáš (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 12, 2021 by Tom Baudoux (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 21, 2022 by 🐞Hélène🐦 (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 14, 2014 by Tela Botanica − François SLIWINSKI (cc-by-sa)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Other

Taken Aug 25, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Paul FABRE (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 24, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Gérard LEVESLIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 28, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Barbara MAI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 25, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Paul FABRE (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 7, 2021 by Samantha Salmond (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Jul 20, 2022 by danusia51 (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 24, 2017 by Samantha Scott (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 28, 2021 by Rimsky Vadim (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 23, 2022 by Jagadeesh G (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Sep 6, 2021 by Pierre LEON (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 4, 2019 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 4, 2019 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 25, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Paul FABRE (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 7, 2021 by Samantha Salmond (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2927192)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30026217-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Mentha arvensis L.)

Specifications

Growth form: Single Stem

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth rate: Moderate

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.0

Ph minimum: 5.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 8

Soil nutriments: 6