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Spearmint, a species of mint scientifically classified as Mentha spicata also known as garden mint, common mint, lamb mint and mackerel mint, is native to Europe and southern temperate Asia, extending from Ireland in the west to southern China in the east. This Spearmint plant is growing in a container in a San Diego California garden. HTBphotos by John and Katharina Notarianni for websites, news, print, and other media.