Water Mint
Mentha aquatica

TQ4792 03/08/2024 ©Raymond Small
A common aromatic perennial found by Hainault Lake and the forest ponds due to its preference for damp habitats. The green or purplish square stems may be hairy or almost hairless. It spreads vigorously using creeping runners with flowers appearing from July until October.

TQ4792 12/08/2017 ©Raymond Small

TQ4792 03/08/2022 ©Raymond Small
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