43. Corn Mint

No 43
Common Name: Corn Mint
Scientific Name: Mentha arvensis
Irish Name: Mismín arbhair
Family: Lamiaceae
Habitat: Generally found on arable ground, paths and open woodland,
Uses: The oil of the Mint family has been used in the manufacture of so many items of everyday use such as chewing gum, toothpaste, mint tea, flavouring for chocolate, ice-cream and in indigestion remedies.

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