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Wildflowers - Field Mint
 
Field Mint, Common Mint - Mentha arvensis
NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz
Field Mint, Common Mint - Mentha arvensis
 
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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fire on the prairie

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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