Mentha Aquatica (Noun)
Meaning
A European mint that thrives in wet places; has a perfume like that of the bergamot orange; naturalized in eastern North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mentha aquatica, commonly known as water mint, can be found in abundance along riverbanks and marshy areas.
- In herbal remedies, the fragrance of mentha aquatica leaves has been used for its therapeutic properties and pleasant aroma, often compared to the scent of bergamot orange.
- Eastern North America has become a second home to the invasive species of mentha aquatica, originally from Europe.
- Some perfumes have successfully incorporated the essential oil extracted from mentha aquatica due to its sweet, citrusy smell.
- Local gardening experts warn of the dangers of introducing mentha aquatica to gardens as it tends to take over, due to its preference for wet conditions and hardiness.