Lamiaceae Mentha arvensis L.

Canadian Mint

Ponca - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 112

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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: Ponca
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Plant used to make a tea like beverage enjoyed for its pleasing, aromatic flavor.

RECRD: 31736 id: 22743

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