Mentha piperita (Peppermint) [Home] | [Berries] | [Cactus] | [Edible] | [Herbs] | [Links] | [Trees] | [Weeds] | [Wildflowers] Click photo to enlarge Habitat: Grows in moist areas in and along streams. Edibility: Edible Color: Green Description: Peppermint is not a native to North America. It often escapes gardens and grows wild. It makes a great tea and spice like other mints. Related Species: Wild Mint, Field Mint coloradoplants.org | coloradmushrooms.com | coloradoflies.com