Water Mint

Mentha aquatica

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 has clusters of lilac-pink flowers and aromatic, dark green leaves. Water Mint spreads vigorously using creeping runners with flowers appearing from July until October.

Water Mint Mentha aquatica

TQ4792 12/08/2017 ©Raymond Small

Water Mint Mentha aquatica

TQ4792 03/08/2022 ©Raymond Small

Water Mint Mentha aquatica

TQ4792 10/08/2025 ©Raymond Small

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