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Mentha longifolia
High mountain area around St. Katherine's
Horsemint flowers are an important resource for insects. The plant is becoming uncommon due to over-collection and drought conditions. It is used by local Bedouin as a condiment for tea or as a hot infusion on its own. It's one of the the characteristic flavors of "Bedouin Tea". Called "habak" in Arabic.
Spotted on Mar 4, 2011
Submitted on Jun 7, 2012
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