Please ID: crawling, tiny heart-shaped leaves, sweet smell

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  1. Snowflake

    Snowflake New Seed

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    Hello, everyone!

    Does anyone know the plant in the pictures?
    The seller couldn't tell me what it's called. The plant is pale-green, crawling, with small (up to ~0.5 cm [~0.2"]) heart-shaped leaves. The smell is sweet and fresh, but not lemony. The taste of the leaves is slightly minty.
    I will gladly add more pictures and answer any question! Please help me solve the enigma!

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    purpleinopp Young Pine Plants Contributor

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    Some kind of mint is possible. Can't really see the leaves clearly. Could you describe their texture, or try to get a clearer pic of individual leaf? How did you acquire this plant?
     
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    Snowflake New Seed

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    Karin, I think you're right. It does look a lot like the plants in the pictures, and I do live by the Mediterranean (which is supposed to be the plant's home).
    That was amazing; thank you.
     
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    Snowflake New Seed

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    OK, this is amusing, but when I started reading about Mind-your-own-business, I stumbled upon a description of Corsican Mint, which fits the description even better (since it looks very much like mind-your-own-business, but also has a mint-like taste and a distinctive smell).
    I wouldn't have found out without Kiasmum's input, so thank you still.
     
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    I'm glad you got there in the end :D I honestly don't know what made me think of the mind-your-own-business as the last time I came across it was in my Grandmother's garden more than a few years ago now... :eek:

    Karin
     

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