Apple mint, Round-leaved mint
Mentha x villosa var. alopecuroides
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are 25 Mentha species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Britain, Egypt, Europe, North Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves have an apple and spearmint flavour. They are used as a garnish and for flavouring. It is used as a tea.
Edible parts
Leaves, leaves - tea