Mentha pamiroalaica explained

Mentha pamiroalaica is a mint species within the genus Mentha, endemic to the Gissar Range in Tajikistan.^[1] The species was recorded by Russian botanist Antonina Borissova in 1954.^[2]

Taxonomy

While it is accepted as a distinct species by authorities such as Plants of the World Online, some authors have treated Mentha pamiroalaica as simply a synonym of Mentha longifolia.

Description

Mentha pamiroalaica is a perennial species, it grows to 60–160 centimeters in height and produces lilac-colored flowers. It produces ovate to oblong or lanceate leaves 8–10 centimeters in length.

Use

Mentha pamiroalaica is eaten as food in traditional Uzbekistani cuisine.

References

• Book: Borissova, A. G. . Keterpress Enterprises. 0-7065-1573-0. 21. B.K. Shishkin (ed.), N Landau (trans.). Antonina Borissova . Flora of the U.S.S.R.. Genus 1301. Mentha L. . Jerusalem. 1977 . 427–450.
• 10.1016/j.jef.2015.02.005. 2352-6181. 2. 1. 25–28. Khojimatov. Olim K.. Abdiniyazova. Gulnara J.. Pak. Valeriy V.. Some wild growing plants in traditional foods of Uzbekistan. Journal of Ethnic Foods. 2015-03-01. free.
• Book: Quattrocchi, Umberto. CRC Press. 978-1-4822-5064-0. CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology (5 Volume Set). 2016-04-19.
• Book: Wiart, Christophe. Academic Press. 978-0-12-816812-7. Medicinal Plants in Asia and Pacific for Parasitic Infections: Botany, Ethnopharmacology, Molecular Basis, and Future Prospect. 2020-10-20.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mentha pamiroalaica. International Plant Names Index. 2020-12-22.
2. Web site: Mentha pamiroalaica Boriss., Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 16: 283 (1954).. World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. 2020-12-22.