Corsican Mint
Mentha requienii Benth.
Mentha requienii, known as Corsican Mint, is a low-growing mint species native to Corsica, Sardinia, and Montecristo Island, and has been naturalized in Portugal and the British Isles. It was first described in 1833 by Benth.
Description
Mentha requienii is a member of the Lamiaceae family and is characterized by its bright green leaves and strong minty aroma. It is found in regions such as British Columbia, Portugal, Ireland, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and the Channel Islands, as well as globally. The plant is native to the Mediterranean islands and has spread to other parts of Europe. It is a low-growing herb that is part of the Mentha genus.
Other common names
Corsican MintSpanish mintcreeping mintmint
Distribution
British Columbia · Portugal Continental · IE · Belgium · Flemish Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · PT · Channel Is. · Ireland · Northern Ireland · Portugal · England · Scotland · Wales · SE · Global · Corse · Italy · Sardegna
Synonyms
Menthella requieniiPulegium parviflorumAudibertia parvifloraThymus parviflorus
