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Peppermint
Mentha piperita L.		  
Family Mint  (Labiatae)
Bloom Summer, Early Fall
Habitat wet, sunny, meadows, stream banks
Status Non-Native
Cycle Perennial
Height 1-3 Feet
Flower Pale lavender to pink flowers clustered along the stem.  Stamens protrude.
Leaf Leaves are in pairs and have short stalks from the stem.  Leaves have toothed margins.  Crushed leaves have a strong peppermint taste and odor.
Notes Stems are smooth, 4-sided, and tend to be purple in color.
 

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