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Wild Mint. Mentha Oanadensu. 



Found on moist banks, beside running water, commonly in the 

 shade, from July to September. 



The branching, leafy stalk is square, coarse-fibred, hairy, and about 

 1 or 2 feet in height. In color it is pale green, sometimes bronzy. 



The long leaves are pointed at both ends (except the upper leaves, 

 which are wider at the base), with notched margins, midribs prominent 

 underneath, and a coarse texture, the upper surface being rough, while 

 the underside is hairy ; green. They are set on short stems, and grow 

 in pairs, at opposite angles to each other. 



The corolla of the very small flower is shaped like a 4-divided tube, 

 the upper division being notched at its tip : it is white, or faintly 

 tinged with pink or lavender ; the hairy calyx is pale green, or pinky. 

 The flowers are arranged in close rings about the stalk, in the angles of 

 the upper leaves. 



The scent of this plant resembles Pennyroyal, though less strong. 



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