Herb
Mentha aquatica
C tier
Mentha aquatica is the species name of water mint—botanical identity for wetland mint and peppermint parentage rather than a cultivated kitchen staple. Culinary procurement should prefer named garden mints. Species entry supports accurate sourcing taxonomy.
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DriedFreshGarnishInfusedSauceTeaTorn
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BotanicalHerbalHybrid ParentStrongWater Mint SpeciesWetlandWild
History
Mentha aquatica entered formal botanical nomenclature.
Floristic surveys mapped water mint across Europe.
Breeding notes credited M. aquatica in peppermint origin.
Wetland restoration plantings included M. aquatica.