Latin name: Mentha Xpiperita L. Pronunciation: MEN-tha pi-per-EYE-ta Common name: Bergamot mint Family: Lamiaceae (Mint) Habitat: Moist ground or other wet places like stream edges or drying streambeds, naturalized from Europe Blooming period: July to November Name derivations: 1) Mentha 2) piperita |
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