About

Mentha canadensis is a species of mint native to North America (from the Northwest Territories to central Mexico) and the eastern part of Asia (from Siberia to Java). In North America, it is commonly known as Canada mint, American wild mint, and in Asia as Chinese mint, Sakhalin mint, Japanese mint, and East Asian wild mint. The flowers are bluish or have a slight violet tint. The plant is upright, growing to about 30–60 cm (12–24 in) tall. The leaves are opposite, and flower clusters appear in the upper leaf axils. This mint grows in wet areas but not directly in water, so it will be found near marshes, and lake and river edges. Plants bloom from July to August in their native habitats.

Some populations found in eastern Asia have been distinguished as Mentha sachalinensis, but this is treated as a synonym of M. canadensis by the Plants of the World Online database.

Where it grows

Mentha canadensis has been found as a native species of mint around the world. Below is a detailed list of countries and states in which Mentha canadensis is considered to be native.

Uses

It is grown in Hungary for essential oil and menthol production. It also contains a significant amount of pulegone.

Other Mentha plants

Mentha alaica · Water mint · Wild mint · Mentha longifolia var. asiatica · Mentha atrolilacina · Australian Mint · Carinthian Mint · Water Spearmint · Eau de Cologne mint · Hioi · Dahurian Thyme · Mentha darvasica