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Water Mint - Mentha aquatica

Height up to 50cm (19in). A mint - scented perennial growing in damp ground and sometimes even found in standing water. Oval, toothed leaves borne on pale red hairy stems. Lilac-pink flowers carried in dense heads 2cm (0.8in) long appearing July-October on the end of the upright stems. Popular with insects.

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