Corsican Mint, Spanish mint
Mentha requienii

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

It is a creeping herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 2 cm high and spreads 70 cm wide. It can be smooth or slightly hairy. It has thin stems and can form mats. The leaves are small and round or oval. They are 0.6-1 cm long. The leaves can be entire or slightly scalloped.

There are 25 Mentha species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It does best in shady locations. It needs moist soil of moderate fertility. It can tolerate frost. It dies back with frost but regrows. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Britain, Corsica, Europe, France, Italy, Mediterranean, Sardinia, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The leaves have been used to flavour liqueurs. CAUTION: Some of the oils in the leaves are toxic.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

It can be grown from division of small rooted sections.

Its other names

Local names

Creme de menthe, Menthella

Synonyms

Mentha corsica;