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Mentha suaveolens

Mentha suaveolens

9.9
A mint plant with soft, hairy leaves that smell like apples
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Due to its mild flavor, Mentha suaveolens is a popular choice for teas and salads.

Examples

  • Mentha suaveolens is often planted in herb gardens for its distinctive apple aroma.

  • Experienced gardeners recommend trimming Mentha suaveolens regularly to maintain its shape and fragrance.

  • I love the aroma of Mentha suaveolens in my garden.

  • Did you know that Mentha suaveolens is often used in herbal teas?

  • Mentha suaveolens is often planted in gardens because of its pleasant apple fragrance.

  • Many chefs use Mentha suaveolens to enhance the flavor of desserts and drinks.

  • The leaves of Mentha suaveolens are great for adding a fresh scent to potpourri.

Synonyms

Mentha rotundifolia
vsMentha suaveolens
  • Specialized
9.9

A mint plant with round leaves and a light apple smell

is the species defined by apple-scented leaves and stems without round leaf focus
apple mint
vsMentha suaveolens
3.2

A small plant with leaves that taste cool and smell like apples and are used in cooking and tea

is the species described without culinary use
applemint
vsMentha suaveolens
6.8

A garden herb with leaves that smell like apples and are used in teas and salads

is a specific species rather than a general type

Surface Forms

Mentha suaveolens singular
Mentha suaveolenses plural

Morphology

Mentha + suaveolens

The binomial combines 'Mentha' (the mint genus) with the Latin epithet 'suaveolens' (literally ‘sweet‑smelling’ or ‘fragrant’), so the species name directly denotes a sweet‑smelling/ apple‑scented mint. This is a compositional, descriptive construction — although the Latin epithet may be unfamiliar to many learners, if a B1 learner knows both constituents they can infer the meaning.

Etymology

The noun Mentha suaveolens comes from Latin: Mentha means 'mint' and suaveolens means 'sweet-smelling'. That's why the name describes a mint with a sweet, apple-like scent.