'Mint - Pineapple'
Mentha suaveolens

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Pineapple mint typically grows to a height of from 40 to 100 centimetres (16 to 39 in) tall and spreads by stolons to form clonal colonies. The foliage is light green, with the opposite, wrinkled, sessile leaves being oblong to nearly ovate, 3 to 5 cm (1.2 to 2.0 in) long and 2 to 4 cm (0.8 to 1.6 in) broad. They are somewhat hairy on top and downy underneath with serrated edges. The flowers develop in terminal spikes 4 to 9 cm (1.6 to 3.5 in) long and consisting of a number of whorls of white or pinkish flowers. Pineapple mint flowers in mid to late summer. The plant is aromatic with a fruity, minty flavor.

Uses
An attractive herb, pineapple mint is often used as an ornamental plant. It is hardy and easy to grow, preferring full sun to lightly shady conditions. The leaves of this plant can be used to make pineapple mint jelly, as well as a flavoring in dishes such as apple mint couscous. It is also often used to make a mint tea, as a garnish, or in salads.

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RECIPES

Pineapple Mint Spinach Salad

Ingredients
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper
• 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
• 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
• 1 small cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons sunflower kernels, toasted

Instructions
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lemon juice, green onion, sugar, mint, salt and pepper; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, apples and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels.