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Mint gets its name from Menthe a Greek mythical character Mint comes in over 30 varieties Ancient Romans and Greeks used mint to flavor cordials and fruit compotes also for baths and perfumes Ancient Hebrews used to scatter mint over the synagogue floor for its scent The common garden mint is spearmint The term "mint" is an umbrella term for the Mentha plant family that includes spearmint, peppermint, orange mint, and more Mexicans call mint Yerba Bueno or good herb Mint Plant …