Mentha longifolia subsp. typhoides
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
It is a herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are added to salads. The dried leaves are used as a spice. The leaves are cooked as a vegetable. The leaves are also used as a herbal tea.
Edible parts
Leaves - spice, flavouring, leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dere nanesi, Doguma, Kopek nanesi, Nana, Nane, Pune, Pung, Puni, Punk, Su yarpuzu, Yabani nane, Yabannanesi, Yarpiz, Yarpuz
Synonyms
Mentha calliantha Stapf; Mentha cyprica Heinr.Braun; and others