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Mentha × piperita L.

peppermint (Lamiaceae / Labiatae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadNegligible tendencyNE
Plant Atlas 2020
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Mentha × piperita is a hybrid between Mentha aquatica and Mentha spicata; it has largely hairless leaves with short stalks.

Chedworth (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2020-09-17

 peppermint / Mentha × piperita: _Mentha_ × _piperita_ is a hybrid between _Mentha aquatica_ and _Mentha spicata_; it has largely hairless leaves with short stalks.

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