Herb
Mentha × piperita
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Mentha × piperita is the botanical name of peppermint, a hybrid between spearmint and water mint—explaining sterility, vigour, and high menthol oil profiles. Kitchen identity equals peppermint. Propagate by runners, not seed. Choose for tea and dessert applications.
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Traits
BotanicalCoolingHybridIntenseMentholPeppermint HybridSterile
History
GB
Hybrid peppermint origin was documented in England.
Botanical literature treated piperita as distinct mint.
GB
Oil distillation centred on quality M. × piperita clones.
Scientific and culinary sources standardised M. × piperita as peppermint.