| Impact ID |
Scientific Name
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Impact Type
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Study Type
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Study Location
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Impact Description
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Geographic Location
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Reference
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8687
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Mentha spicata
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Harvest
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Anecdotal
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N/A
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In the United States, the cultivated area for mint is about 50,000 ha, with spearmint (Mentha spicata and M. gracilis) representing 20% of the production area and the crop value. Oregon and Washington are the largest producers, followed by Idaho, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
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33473
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8688
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Mentha spicata
|
Harvest
|
Anecdotal
|
N/A
|
Spearmint oil can be derived from Mentha gracilis and Mentha spicata. The direct value of the spearmint (Mentha spicata) oil crop is $24 million.
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17241
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8689
|
Mentha spicata
|
Harvest
|
Anecdotal
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N/A
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Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is grown commercially for the essential oil, which is used in gum.
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33005
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8690
|
Mentha spicata
|
Harvest
|
Anecdotal
|
N/A
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An essential oil is obtained from the whole plant of spearmint (Mentha spicata). The oil is used commercially as a flavoring for toothpaste and confectionery, and is sometimes added to shampoos and soaps.
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42533
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