Botanical characteristics of peppermint:
Scientific name: Mentha × piperita.
Family: Lamiaceae (Lamiaceae).
Origin: Peppermint is believed to have originated in Europe and the Middle East, but is now grown all over the world.
Shape: Its leaves are green with serrated edges and its flowers are small purple.
Height: Peppermint grows to a height of 30 to 90 centimeters.