Lamiaceae Mentha arvensis L.
Canadian Mint
Sanpoil and Nespelem - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Ray, Verne F., 1932, The Sanpoil and Nespelem: Salishan Peoples of Northeastern Washington, University of Washington Publications in Anthropology, Vol. 5, page 104
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Mentha arvensis L.
Scientific name: Mentha arvensis L.
USDA symbol: MEAR4 (
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Common names: Canadian Mint
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Sanpoil and Nespelem
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Leaves and stems boiled, liquid strained and drunk.
RECRD: 40046 id: 22757