Mint Geranium (Noun)
Meaning
Tansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow flowers; used as potherb or salad green and sometimes for potpourri or tea or flavoring; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mint geranium is often confused with the flowering geranium, which has larger more showy flowers.
- Tansy and mint geranium are both perennial herbs that can be used in herbal teas and as a garnish for salads.
- The button-like flowers of the mint geranium are a lovely addition to potpourri blends.
- Mint geranium has a more delicate flavor than spearmint and can be used to make a refreshing herbal tea.
- Some gardeners grow mint geranium in containers to add a burst of yellow to the patio or deck.