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

Taxon:Lamiaceae: Mentha aquatica x spicata = M. x piperita L. ("Peppermint")
Other name:Mentha x palustris
uncertain identification by Rex Alan Henry Graham 16/11/1948

despite resemblance to x piperita, I think this is better called x Mentha palustris Sole

Filed in taxon folder:Lamiaceae: Mentha aquatica x spicata = M. x piperita L. ("Peppermint")
Collected by:Mr George Claridge Druce
Collection date:8/1908
Locality:Great Britain, VC1 West Cornwall, Crantock, SW76, 'Cranstock'
ex herb:Mr George Claridge Druce
Institution:Oxford University (OXF)
Image:Mentha aquatica x spicata = M. x piperita herbarium specimen from Crantock, VC1 West Cornwall in 1908 by Mr George Claridge Druce.
fruits/flowers:mature flowers
notes:[notes & several identifications on sheet]

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+Mentha aquatica x spicata = M. x piperitaGB, VC1 West Cornwall, CrantockGeorge Claridge Druce8/1908OXF
+Mentha aquatica x spicata = M. x piperitaGB, VC1 West Cornwall, CrantockGeorge Claridge Druce8/1908OXF

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