There are currently more than 500 known mint varieties, and there are 12 in China. The most well-known are pepper mint and green mint. The others include apple mint, orange mint, perfume mint, etc., most of which are mint. It is named after its unique aroma. Below is a brief introduction and pictures of some common mints. Common varieties of mint

Peppermint: a perennial herb with a plant height of 30 to 90 cm, purple flower spikes, flat leaves, bright green to dark green leaves, sunken network veins, and leaf edges. The serrations are deep and sharp, and the mint smell is obvious. It has an aromatic and refreshing taste. The leaves can be used as vegetables, eaten cold or stir-fried. They are commonly used to make tea in Europe.

Apple mint: The whole plant is covered with downy hairs, the leaves are round, and have the aroma of apple, hence the name. The plant height is 60 to 90 cm.

Spearmint: The flower spikes are white, have a light fragrance, the leaves have obvious veins, and the plant height is 60 to 100 cm.

Puli Mint: The flower spikes are pink and are sensitive to cold. The plant height is 10 to 40 cm.

Pineapple Mint: The leaves are opposite, oval to round, dark green in color, with wide milky white spots on the leaf edges. Because of its beautiful appearance, it is often used for ornamental purposes. The plant height is 10 to 50 cm.

Lemon Perfume Mint: Also known as lemon balm, the plant height is about 50-80 cm. It is a perennial herb. It is very cold-resistant and easy to grow. Its flowers and leaves are used to make tea. It can relax the mood, help sleep and promote sleep. Digestive function.

Grapefruit Mint: The leaves are large and have white hairs. The smell is lighter than chocolate mint, with a refreshing fragrance.

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Although mint is a plain flower, its taste is refreshing. The refreshing seeps into the skin from every pore, and every cell in the body is very comfortable. It is a very happy feeling that will give those who have lost a little comfort, so the flower language of mint is "I hope to meet you again" and "Love me again." In addition, it also has a flower language called "virtue", which represents all kinds of beautiful virtues of people...