Plants

Water Mint

Water Mint (Mentha aquatica)

Water Mint is a common plant of fens and fresh water margins, becoming partially or completely submerged in water. It is very similar in appearance to other varieties of mint and is often easiest distinguished by the location where it is found, as other varieties prefer drier habitats. It has highly aromatic foliage and develops rounded heads of tiny pink flowers in late summer. It is widespread and common throughout Northern Ireland.

Click here to view a distribution map of the Water Mint in Northern Ireland.