soils. M. aquatica can occur in certain fen-meadow habitats such as the Juncus subnodulosus–Cirsium palustre plant association. It is a component of Purple moor grass and rush pastures – a type of Biodiversity ActPlan habitat in the UK. Uses It can be used to make a herbal tea. The cultivated variety known as eau de Cologne mint or bergamot mint, is used to produce mentha citrata oil, also known as bergamot mint oil, used in perfumery. Not to be confused with Bergamot essential oil. Image gallery See also Peppermint Spearmint References aquatica Flora of Europe Flora of Asia Flora of Africa Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus