Zhou ye liu lan xiang
Mentha crispata

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb with underground rhizomes. Stems are erect, 30-60 cm long and purplish. Leaves do not have leaf stalks. The leaves are 1-3 cm long and the base of the leaf is rounded. The edges of the leaves are slightly toothed.

There are 25 Mentha species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Europe, Russia

How it is used for food

Young shoots and leaves are edible. They are used for flavouring. It produces German spearmint oil.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Huo leng, Luo ci bo kuo, Ma du lu

Synonyms

A form/cultivar of Mentha spicata Linnaeus;