Mentha darvasica
# Mentha darvasica

Mentha darvasica is a mint species within the genus Mentha, native to Darvaz, Tajikistan. The species was recorded by Russian botanist Antonina Borissova in 1954.

## Taxonomy

While it is accepted as a distinct species by authorities such as Plants of the World Online, some authors have treated Mentha darvasica as a synonym of Mentha longifolia.

## Description

A perennial species, Mentha darvasica grows stems 20–30 centimeters long, and propagates via rhizomes. It produces ovate to oblong-ovate leaves of 1 to 3 centimeters.

## Use

Mentha darvasica has been reported to have anthelmintic (antiparasitic) characteristics. It has been used against the nematodes Bunostomum, Chabertia ovina and Trichostrongylidae.

