Agastache rugosa Korean mint (Labiatae)

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Agastache rugosa
Korean mint
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The Agastache rugosa plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Siberia It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Korean mint.

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Latin Name:  Agastache rugosa
Common Name:  Korean mint
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (Fisch.&Mey.)O.Kuntze.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Grassy places in mountains, especially by streams, and in valleys all over Japan[58].

Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked[177]. A strong anise-like fragrance, they are normally used as a flavouring[183] or as an addition to the salad bowl[238]. We find them a bit coarse and too strong for use as a salad[K]. The leaves can be used as a tea substitute[183]. A pleasant flavour[238]. The seed is possibly edible[177]. No further details. The seed certainly should not be poisonous, but it is very small and its use would be very fiddly[K].

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