The genus name is from the Greek word, Minthe, who was a mythological nymph who was transformed into a mint plant by another god, Proserpina in a fit of jealousy. Wow! There are about 25 species in this genus.
Mentha aquatica
Mentha longifolia
Mentha requienii
Mentha suaveolens
Mentha x gracilis
Mentha x piperita