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Revision as of 16:48, 7 January 2017
Corsican mint (Mentha requienii) is a herb and species of mint, native to Corsica, Sardinia, and mainland Italy, and naturalized in Portugal and in the British Isles. It is a very low-growing species with bright green leaves and a strong minty aroma.
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Description
Corsican mint is one of the smallest members of the mint family. It grows to 3–10 cm tall, with small oval leaves 2–7 mm long and tiny mauve flowers in July and August that are insect pollinated. It has a strong aroma of peppermint.[1]
Uses
- This plant is also used in cuisine, most famously as the flavoring in crème de menthe. It is sometimes said to have a scent similar to pennyroyal.
- In traditional medicine this plant has been used as an antiseptic, a carminative and a febrifuge.
- The smell of mint is disliked by rats and mice and this plant has been used for strewing on the floor to deter rodents.[1]
