Spearmint
Mentha spicata

Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
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Photo taken on: September 25, 2009
Location: Bandelier National Monument, NM
Life Zones: Plains to foothills
Habitat: Moist areas

The square stem grows to 2ft. The tiny lavender flowers grow in whorls in a spike at the end of the stem. The simple toothed leaves smell of mint when crushed.