Mentha x piperita
Peppermint at Tennent, ACT
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| Mentha x piperita | BettyDonWood | 16 Apr 2016 | |
| Unverified | MichaelBedingfield | 13 Apr 2016 |
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On the slopes to the west of the Murrumbidgee River, in an intermittent creek.
8 comments
13 Apr 2016
I am not 100%sure of this ID but am pretty sure it is not Mentha. Both Plantnet and Vicflora state that the flowers are white. These are pale mauve. Lycopus differs from Mentha in that two of the four stamens do not prodice pollen (staminodes) and that the leaves are stiff, with acutely pointed teeth on the edges.
14 Apr 2016
Hi Betty.
Are the leaves of Lycopus australis fragrant as in Mentha species?
Are the leaves of Lycopus australis fragrant as in Mentha species?
14 Apr 2016
Most likely. Vicflora states that the lower surface of the leaves is gland dotted. The family of Lycopus (Lamiaceae) is usually aromatic, according to Plantnet.
16 Apr 2016
Hi Betty.
Would you consider Mentha x piperita. I've Googled and looked at the photos. The leaves are quite variable in this species.
See this example which seems very similar:
http://www.gaertnerei-bender.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=119&Itemid=62
It has also been found nearby.
Would you consider Mentha x piperita. I've Googled and looked at the photos. The leaves are quite variable in this species.
See this example which seems very similar:
http://www.gaertnerei-bender.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=119&Itemid=62
It has also been found nearby.
17 Apr 2016
I am more concerned about the number of stamens. Do you have a high resolution photo that can blow up a flower to check the number of stamens producing pollen?
17 Apr 2016
Plantnet states that the leaves in Lycopus australis arevstiff, the teeth on the edges with sharp points. Were the leaves soft? In which case I would agree with Mentha x piperita, which was my first impression. I am also concerned about the number of stamens. Do you have a high resolution photo that can blow up a flower to check the number of stamens producing pollen?
17 Apr 2016
Extra photo added.
The photos were taken in January so it is hard to remember much. I don't remember testing the fragrance. I didn't test the stiffness of the leaves.
The photos were taken in January so it is hard to remember much. I don't remember testing the fragrance. I didn't test the stiffness of the leaves.
17 Apr 2016
Thanks Betty.
I remember the occasion now. I had to take the photos from a few yards away because the plant was growing in the middle of a boggy stream.
I remember the occasion now. I had to take the photos from a few yards away because the plant was growing in the middle of a boggy stream.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.082519-35.531061
- Altitude 594.6m
- Maps Gigerline Nature Reserve
- Places Tennent, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 11 Jan 2016 07:36 PM Recorded on
- MichaelBedingfield Recorded by
- Yes In flower
- 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
Collections
- MichaelBedingfield Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Mentha x piperita Other Wildflowers & Herbs Plants
Species information
- Mentha x piperita Scientific name
- Peppermint Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 1180.69m Recorded at altitude
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In flower
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