Curly Mint
Perennial herb up to 0.9 m tall., Bright green leaves are oval with rounded edges and a toothed leaf margin. The veins are deeply sunken, creating a bumpy, twisted leaf surface.
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Mentha spicata var. crispa
COMMON NAME
Curly Mint
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) Plant Growth Form Shrub (Herbaceous) Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light Preference Full Sun, Semi-Shade Water Preference Lots of Water Propagation Method Stem Cutting, Division USES
- The leaves are used in custards, breads, desserts, vegetable and fruit dishes. It is also used to make tea, candy, cookies and beverages.
- The essential oil of mint have been used against respiratory, digestive, nervous system and immune disorders. The hot tea has been used for colds and flu.
Disclaimer
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