spearmint
The origin and history of spearmint.
Etymology
Spearmint combines spear, referring to a plant's sprout or spire, with mint. The name describes the plant's spiky, pointed flower spikes.
The origin and history of spearmint.
Spearmint combines spear, referring to a plant's sprout or spire, with mint. The name describes the plant's spiky, pointed flower spikes.
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