Water-mint (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
- The water-mint plant grew rapidly near the pond, spreading its roots and releasing its distinctive fragrance into the air.
- This variety of water-mint, with its bergamot-like scent, is often used in herbal teas and other culinary recipes.
- Water-mint has naturalized in eastern North America, where it thrives in marshy areas and along wet riverbanks.
- In some gardens, water-mint is deliberately cultivated for its fragrance and attractive foliage, but it can be invasive in certain environments.
- The water-mint plant, native to Europe, has adapted to its new habitat in eastern North America and is now a common sight in many damp regions.