Mentha suaveolens also known as Woolly Mint or Round leaved Mint both of these names are descriptive as the leaves are much rounder than Spearmint and they are hairy.
The leaves smell delicious and as you probably know this is a herb prized for it’s scent and flavour. An ingredient of mint sauces and jelly it is also used to make mint tea.
In the process of identifying this plant I was sent out to gather samples and to describe the smell.
Scratch your screen now.
Doesn’t that smell good?
The Latin name Mentha comes from Greek mythology. Minthe was a nymph. She was about to seduce the God Hades (of all people), she had in turn been seduced by his fast car, when Persephone caught her and turned her into a flower. Now she seduces everyone.
Apple Mint has already featured on this blog, insects love it. I thought that it deserved a post of it’s own.
A Tramp in the Woods 
Thanks for that, I came across some the other day at the edge of some woodland and wondered how it had got there – I thought it was a garden escapee 🙂
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Thank you Yvonne 🙂 Glad to have been of help.
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I scratched the screen as hard as I could and all I got was the smell of Parsley, Dukka and Balsamic Vinegar (from my dinner)????
I’m a big lover of mint. Use it nearly every week. Also in home-made mint sauce with roast lamb – yum! I think my Mint plant is Mentha spicata though (Spearmint).
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Thank you Vicki 🙂
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I had a pumpkin, mint and pine nut dip yesterday. Yummy. Luckily I checked for added insect protein before consuming. No sting in the tail. And nobody photographed me eating. Phew.
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Thanks Andrew 🙂 I am loving your photos.
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I discovered a native mint when I was mowing the grass around my dam. I didn’t see it but the smell was wonderful.
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Thanks John 🙂 Yes that smell is good.
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Your post made me giggle. I love mint of all kinds though I had to get rid of my peppermint in the herb garden as it was even thuggier than any of the others. We have mints in the ditches and pond but I have no idea which they are. I need an expert like you to visit!
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Great 😀 I am not really an expert, I get a lot of help 🙂
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I needed that laugh today. Thanks for your humor and beautiful photos. Happy Trails!
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Thank you Sandi 🙂
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Wow, that scent is intoxicating. LOL, thanks for the laugh. 😀
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Thanks Jet 🙂 It is my pleasure
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I always brush my hands through mint when out on a walk (assuming I find any).
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One of life’s little pleasures. Thanks Stephen 🙂
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Another good-smelling stuff. I taught my granddaughter about mint when she was 2. She still remembers the lessons and loves to pick the leaves in their backyard and bring home.
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Thanks Inese 🙂 That is a lovely story
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I love how you embrace all that is around you, from the things you see to the scents and beautiful fragrant offerings of nature. And you always bring a smile! Thank you friend and happy adventures be yours always.
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You and I both know that nature fixes the soul. Thank you Matthew. 🙂 I am really looking forward to your next trip.
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Mint jelly – yum!
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Yum indeed 😀 Thank you Eliza.
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