Mentha arvensis x spicata = M. x gracilis Sole, (bushy mint)
IDENTIFICATION UNCERTAIN


17 Jul 1999 at OSGR: SU57 in Berks, England

Record Summaryon rough ground of clearing where tracks meet
Found asPlant
Date17 July 1999
OS grid refOSGR: SU57
Lat/Lon51° 30’ N, 1° 10’ W
Vice CountyBerks, VC no: 22
CountryEngland
Voucher17 Jul 1999[C]
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Notes:

Calyx: 2.7/1.9mm (1.4mm at base of teeth), teeth triangular: 0.75mm

Stamens not exserted, collapsed in all but the youngest flowers (highest whorl that’s open) anthers colourless, empty.

Smells of M. arvensis. Calyx teeth not subulate. Needs expert opinion (MJC)

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