![]() ![]() The rhizomes are wide-spreading and fleshy, and bear fibrous roots. It is an herbaceous, rhizomatous, perennial plant that grows to be 30–90 cm (12–35 in) tall, with smooth stems, square in cross section. Linnaeus treated Peppermint as a species, but it is now universally agreed to be a hybrid between Mentha viridis and Mentha aquatica with Mentha viridis itself also being a hybrid between Mentha sylvestris and Mentha rotundifolis. It was given the name Mentha piperita in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in his Species Plantarum Volume 2. The plant was then added to the London Pharmacopoeia under the name Mentha piperitis sapore in 1721. He initially gave it the name Mentha spicis brevioribus et habitioribus, foliis Mentha fusca, sapore fervido piperis and later in his 1704 volume Historia Plantarum he called it Mentha palustris or Peper–Mint. Eales, a discovery which John Ray published 1696 in the second edition of his book Synopsis Methodica Stirpium Britannicarum. Peppermint was first identified in Hertfordshire, England by a Dr. Botany Peppermint flowers An 1887 illustration from Köhlers Medicinal Plants haplocalyx are both recognized as plant sources of menthol and menthone, and are among the oldest herbs used for both culinary and medicinal products. While Western peppermint is derived from Mentha × piperita, Chinese peppermint, or bohe, is derived from the fresh leaves of M. ![]() Īlthough the genus Mentha comprises more than 25 species, the one in most common use is peppermint. It is occasionally found in the wild with its parent species. Indigenous to Europe and the Middle East, the plant is now widely spread and cultivated in many regions of the world. Peppermint ( Mentha × piperita) is a hybrid species of mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. Mentha × schultzii Boutigny ex F.W.Schultz.Mentha × pimentum Nees ex Bluff & Fingerh.Additionally, a few culinary varieties of lavender are cultivated including Royal Velvet for their kitchen and Farm Foods. In some Los Poblanos's products Grosso lavender is blended with organic Angustifolia lavender which lends a sweeter note to the profile. The fragrance influenced by the terroir lends to a higher camphor content and is not as sweet and floral as other lavenders found in England or France. It produces more flowers and there is a higher yield of oil from these plants. Grosso is a hybrid lavender that is cold and drought tolerant. The primary variety Los Poblanos' grows is Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’. The natural beauty, comfort and privacy of Los Poblanos offer our guests a truly relaxing environment. Designed in 1932 by the region’s foremost architect, John Gaw Meem, the “Father of Santa Fe Style”, Los Poblanos combines 20 guest rooms, a working organic farm and the ideal setting for meetings and special events. Set among 25 acres of lavender fields, enormous cottonwood trees and lush formal gardens, Los Poblanos is one of the most magnificent historic properties in the Southwest. "Our mission is to preserve the historic Los Poblanos Ranch by cultivating a dynamic business dedicated to sustainable agriculture, hospitality, historic preservation, and community.” – The Rembe Family ![]() This will help have stronger plants with less work, meaning more lavender for us all of us to enjoy. Their farmers’ focus is on creating a Grosso land-race specific to our unique North Valley climate and soils. Los Poblanos's dedication to lavender continually expands with more field space and special attention paid to utilizing the historic greenhouse for both year-round food sources and lavender propagation. The oil then goes into the line of artisan products and amenities at Los Poblanos Inn to offer their guests a deeply relaxing experience directly connected to the land itself. Los Poblanos uses a steam distillation process right on the farm to extract the essential oil and ensure absolute purity. Organic lavender farming enables Los Poblanos to further their preservation mission by balancing their rich agricultural history with environmental concerns such as water conservation and soil structure. ![]()
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