Mentha arvensis var. javanica
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It is erect and hairy. It is much branched. It has a smell of peppermint. It grows 25-60 cm tall. It has underground stolons. The stems are four sided. The leaves are opposite and have short stalks. They are broadly sword shaped. There are teeth along the edge.
There are 25 Mentha species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 150-1,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw or used for flavouring.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Daun poko, Changgot