*Mentha ×gracilis Sole. Common name: Spearmint. Habitat: Disturbed areas, moist soils. Distribution: Native of Europe.
Origin/Endemic status: Europe
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, K1, K3, K4, Mi, NE, Stace (2010), Tucker & Naczi (2007); = Mentha arvensis × spicata – NY; = Mentha gracilis Sole – Va; > Mentha ×cardiaca – GrPl; > Mentha ×gentilis L. (pro sp.) – Pa; > Mentha cardiaca (Gray) Gerarde ex Baker – F, G, RAB, WV; > Mentha gentilis L. (pro sp.) – C, F, Il, RAB, Tat, WV
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
- Great Plains: OBL
- Midwest: OBL
- Northcentral & Northeast: OBL
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