Spearmint is a species of mint probably native to much of Europe and southwest Asia. •
Spearmint has a light flavor, without the bite of menthol. Spearmint has sharply pointed, toothed, lance-shaped leaves. Spearmint is one of the most common garden mints.
History: Spearmint is a species of mint probably native to much of Europe and southwest Asia. The name 'spear' mint derives from the pointed leaf tips. Spearmint was brought to the New World by colonists.
Technicals: Spearmint is sometimes listed as Mentha viridis.
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