Mint

Mentha spicata (Green Mint) is a low, creeping and rather invasive plant that is indispensable in a fragrant border. Mentha spicata blooms with small pale purple or pink flowers. It easily grows widely on all soil types and will certainly have to be kept under control. It is an herb with numerous uses, both kitchen use and medicinal. On the photo you can see covering hairs and glandular trichomes from which the typical aromatic substances are excreted.

Mint stem c.s. | Motic BA410 PlanAchro 10X | Moticam 5

 

Mint stem c.s. | Motic Panthera PlanAchro 20X | Moticam 1080 stack

 

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