There are four differences between spearmint and wrinkled spearmint: 1, temperature, from the smell point of view, wrinkled spearmint tastes more fragrant and mint tastes more intense; 2, leaves, the leaves of wrinkled spearmint are relatively small, and the leaves of mint are relatively large; 3. Flowers and wrinkled orchids are purple or white, and mint is pale pink or pink; 4, plant shape, the plant shape of the wrinkled spearmint is relatively high, and the plant shape of the mint is relatively small.

1, odor difference

Mentha crispa and Mentha haplocalyx belong to the same family and genus, and they look very similar in appearance, but in terms of smell, Mentha crispa is more fragrant, less irritating and less pungent. Mint has a strong floral fragrance, cool taste and pungent smell.

2. Blade

Seen from the leaves, the leaves of Mentha crispa are small, about 4 ~ 5 cm long, with dark color and clear texture. The leaves of mint are relatively large, about 2.5 ~ 7 cm long, with light color and blurred texture.

3. flowers

From the point of view of flowers, flowers in Liu Lan grow on stems or branches, and the colors are purple or white. Compared with Liu Lan, the flowers of mint are smaller, usually pink or lavender.

4. Plant shape

From the plant type, the plant type of mint is relatively short, 40 ~ 130 cm high. Compared with mint, the plant shape of mint is relatively high, and the height is about 40 ~ 150 cm.