Lamiaceae Mentha arvensis L.
Canadian Mint
Winnebago - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 112
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Mentha arvensis L.
Scientific name: Mentha arvensis L.
USDA symbol: MEAR4 (
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Common names: Canadian Mint
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Winnebago
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Plant used to make a tea like beverage enjoyed for its pleasing, aromatic flavor.
RECRD: 31737 id: 22794