Mentha royleana

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is slender and the leaves are narrow.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Pakistan

How it is used for food

The leaves are used in cooking, for chutney and as a herbal tea.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chitta podna, Jangli podina, Sofaid podina

Synonyms

Mentha longifolia subsp. hymalaiensis (Briq.) Briq.; and several others