Plant Details
:Common Name
Spearmint
:Scientific Name
Mentha spicata
:Introduction
Mentha spicata (Family: Lamiaceae) native to Europe, Asia (Middle East, Himalayas, China etc), and naturalized in parts of northern and western Africa, North and South America, as well as various oceanic islands.
: Details
Spearmint grows well in nearly all temperate climates. Gardeners often grow it in pots or planters due to its invasive, spreading rhizomes. The plant prefers partial shade, but can flourish in full sun to mostly shade. Spearmint is best suited to loamy soils with abundant organic material.
Essential Oils
| Serial No. | Essential Oil Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mentha spicata Arka essential oil |
| 2 | Mentha spicata MSS-5 essential oil |
| 3 | Mentha spicata Neera essential oil |
| 4 | Mentha spicata Neerkalka essential oil |
Plant Variety
| Serial No. | Variety | Compound | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arka | View Detail | |
| 2 | MSS-5 | View Detail | |
| 3 | Neera | View Detail | |
| 4 | Neerkalka | View Detail |
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