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Herbarium specimen: Mentha aquatica x spicata = M. x piperita

Taxon:Lamiaceae: Mentha aquatica x spicata = M. x piperita L. ("Peppermint")
named by Rex Alan Henry Graham 28/11/1950

Rather strange. I think a broad-leaved form of var officinialis Sole

Other name:Labiatae: Mentha piperita var. vulgaris (Sole).
Filed in taxon folder:Lamiaceae: Mentha aquatica x spicata = M. x piperita L. ("Peppermint")
Collected by:Mr Spencer Henry Bickham
Collection date:3/9/1895
Locality:Great Britain, VC5 South Somerset, Minehead, SS94
ex herb:Mr Spencer Henry Bickham
Institution:Cambridge University (CGE)
Image:Mentha aquatica x spicata = M. x piperita herbarium specimen from Minehead, VC5 South Somerset in 1895 by Mr Spencer Henry Bickham.
fruits/flowers:mature flowers

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Documented by johnhawksford on 17th September 2007.

Checked by tom humphrey

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