Mentha arvensis
(Wild Mint, Field Mint)
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 (Wild Mint, Field Mint)
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Wild Mint, Field Mint
Wild Mint, Field Mint
Wild Mint, Field Mint
Habitat: Grows along streams and moist areas usually at higher elevations.

Smell: Spearmint

Edibility: Edible

Color: Green

Description:
This wild mint is native to North America. It can be used to make tea and used as a spice. It has a nice spearmint flavor. Often times you will smell it before you see it while walking along a stream. It has a very strong spearmint smell.



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