Family Code: LAMIAC Genus Code: MENTH Genus CN: mint Genus Authority: L. Genus Summary: A genus of about 20-25 species, herbs, of temperate Eurasia and n. North America. Genus Identification: Identification notes: The distribution, habitats, phenology, and abundance of all Mentha species need substantial additional herbarium investigation. Genus References: Stace (2010)=Z; Tucker & Naczi (2007)=Y; Denslow & Poindexter (2009); Harley et al. in Kadereit (2004). Key largely adapted from C, Y, and Z. Last Updated: 2019-11-29 Publish: 1