I think it is M. spicata only. The species is differentiated from similar species (M. longifolia, M. royleana, and M. x piperita) in its glabrous stems and leaves. I have uploaded recently from Jammu
https://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix/browse_thread/thread/5ed16458f4a6c1ca/7c163e8d53593705?hl=en&lnk=gst&q=Mentha+spicata#7c163e8d53593705 -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 10:26 PM, Smilax004 <[email protected]> wrote: > > Would you please share the habit pictures, if possible, in which the > basal leaves are visible to have a better idea about the species. > > Thanks and Regards, > Giby > > > g 3, 8:08 pm, satyendra tiwari <[email protected]> wrote: > > Dear All, > > This picture was taken on 28th july 11in my Garden at Tala, Bandhavgarh > M.P. > > India > > Indian mint hindi name Pudina. > > May i request you to help me for its scientific name Pl. > > Regards > > -- > > Satyendra K.Tiwari. > > Wildlife Photographer, Naturalist, Tour Leader > > H.NO <http://h.no/> 129, P.O.Tala, Distt Umariya. > > M.P. India 484-661 > > Park Entry fee is constantly under revision since last one year. We take > no > > responsibility for any changes in park rules / fees. We will endaevour to > > let you know as soon as we know of such changes. > > To know more about Bandhavgarh visit following links. > http://www.flickr.com/photos/satyendraphotographyhttp://tigerdiaries.blogspot.comhttp://skayscamp.wetpaint.com > > SKAY'S CAMP is awarded QUALITY rating by Tour Operator For Tigers (TOFT). > http://www.toftigers.org/accommodation/Default.aspx?id=15 > > Review Skay's Camp on TripAdvisor > > 00-91-7627-265309 or 09425331209 > > > > Mint flower DSC_8419.jpg > > 36KViewDownload >

