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Wind Cave National Park
Wildflowers - Field Mint
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| NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz |
| Field Mint, Common Mint - Mentha arvensis |
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The leaves of the Field Mint have a strong, minty order. This is caused by a volatile oil produced by the plant. Field Mint is in the same family as Spearmint and Peppermint.
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Did You Know?
Fire is an important factor in protecting the prairie. Historically, fires burned across the prairie every 4 to 7 years. Fires burn the small trees that would otherwise march across the prairie and turn the grasslands to forest.
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Last Updated: June 23, 2007 at 15:36 EST |
