Mentha Longifolia (Noun)
Meaning
A coarse Old World wild water mint having long leaves and spikelike clusters of flowers; naturalized in the eastern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mentha longifolia is a coarse Old World wild water mint having long leaves and spikelike clusters of flowers that has been naturalized in the eastern United States.
- The invasive plant, mentha longifolia, was discovered growing near the riverbank in a densely wooded area.
- Wildlife enthusiasts are often thrilled to spot mentha longifolia in its natural habitat along the streams and rivers of the eastern United States.
- In an effort to control its spread, gardeners are advised to avoid planting mentha longifolia in areas where it can easily escape into the wild.
- Researchers have been studying the properties of mentha longifolia to determine its potential uses in the field of herbal medicine.