Mentha x citrata Ehrh.
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Lamiaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Largely sterile hybrid derivative of nos. 4 [Mentha aquatica L.] and 7 [Mentha spicata L.], much like no. 4, but glabrous; terminal heads averaging somewhat smaller, and accessory heads in the upper axils more often developed; odor lemon-like; 2n=84, 120. European cultigen, occasionally escaped in our range.
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Common Names
Lemon mint