Lamiaceae Mentha arvensis L.

Canadian Mint

Paiute - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Steward, Julian H., 1933, Ethnography of the Owens Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 33(3):233-250, page 245

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Scientific name: Mentha arvensis L.
USDA symbol: MEAR4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canadian Mint
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Leaves boiled into a refreshing drink.

RECRD: 7571 id: 22736

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