Mentha arvensis (Wild Mint, Field Mint) [Home] | [Berries] | [Cactus] | [Edible] | [Herbs] | [Links] | [Trees] | [Weeds] | [Wildflowers] Click photo to enlarge More Photos: Habitat: Grows along streams and moist areas usually at higher elevations. Smell: Spearmint Edibility: Edible Color: Green Description: This wild mint is native to North America. It can be used to make tea and used as a spice. It has a nice spearmint flavor. Often times you will smell it before you see it while walking along a stream. It has a very strong spearmint smell.