Publisher ID:
511
Our code:
MC-HR-POC-2004-06-05-3/3
Country:
Publisher:
Croatian Post
Design:
Danijel PopovićGoran Popović
Printing:
Zrinski d.d.
Stamp value:
3,50 HRK
Date of stamp issue:
Cancelled:
Theme:
Flora of Croatia - Herbs
In the member's collection
Mentha (also known as mint, from Greek μίνθα míntha) is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae (mint family). The exact distinction between species is unclear; it is estimated that 13 to 24 species exist. Hybridization occurs naturally where some species' ranges overlap. Many hybrids and cultivars are known.
The genus has a subcosmopolitan distribution across Europe, Africa – (Southern Africa), Asia, Australia – Oceania, North America and South America. Its species can be found in many environments, but most grow best in wet environments and moist soils.