Corsican Mint

Herb

Corsican Mint

C tier

Corsican mint is a tiny creeping mint with surprisingly strong peppermint aroma—used as aromatic groundcover and occasional tiny garnish, not bunching herb. Impractical to harvest in volume. Crush underfoot on paths for scent. Culinary use is micro-scale only.

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Characteristics

Preparations

DriedFreshGarnishInfusedSauceTeaTorn

Traits

CreepingCreeping TinyGroundcoverIntenseNot Culinary BulkPeppermintStrong PeppermintTiny

History

FR

Corsican mint was noted as a Mediterranean creeping species.

Rock gardeners planted M. requienii for scent carpets.

Specialty nurseries sold Corsican mint for fairy gardens and paths.

Chefs rarely used it beyond novelty micro garnish.

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