Mentha australis
Species of flowering plant
Australian mint | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Genus: | Mentha |
Species: | M. australis |
Binomial name | |
Mentha australis R. Br. |
Mentha australis is known by the common names of river mint, native mint, native peppermint, and Australian mint.[1] It is a mint species within the genus Mentha.
It is a native of eastern Australia, occurring in every state and territory except Western Australia. It is also naturalized on the North Island of New Zealand.[2]
See also
References
- Ali, A.; Cottrell, J.J.; Dunshea, F.R. (2023). "Characterization, Antioxidant Potential, and Pharmacokinetics Properties of Phenolic Compounds from Native Australian Herbs and Fruits". Plants. 12 (5): 993. doi:10.3390/plants12050993.
External Links
- "Mentha australis R.Br. — River Mint". Atlas of Living Australia.
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