How does the reproduction occur in mint? Name and explain the process.
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Peppermint is a hybrid between Mentha aquatica (water mint) and Mentha spicata (spearmint). A hybrid is a crossing of two different species to make a new species. It is common to create a new species that is sterile, meaning it is not able to reproduce. This is the case for Mentha x piperita. Peppermint plants to do produce fertile seeds and reproducing only by vegetatively spreading its rhizomes. Rhizomes are simply a horizontal plant stem that grows underground; roots are typically grown off of the rhizomes.Courtsey of Bioimages
Like other true mints, propagation is recommended by division, cuttings, or ground layering. When someone is propagating a plant, they are in a sense aiding the plant in reproduction, because they (the plant) are unable to. Check out Habitat & Adaptation to see how peppermint plants survive in the environment without being able to reproduce.
There are two strains or variations of Mentha x piperita. The first variation is known as Mentha x piperita var. piperita. This is also called black peppermint. Black peppermint plants can be distinguish by their purplish stems. This type of peppermint is also a good choice for candies and beverages. White peppermint or Mentha x piperita var. officinalis is the second variation of peppermint. These peppermint plants have paler green leaves, more slender stems, and a milder fragrance and taste.
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