[1][2] The species was recorded by Russian botanist Antonina Borissova in 1954.

[3] While it is accepted as a distinct species by authorities such as Plants of the World Online,[4] some authors have treated Mentha pamiroalaica as simply a synonym of Mentha longifolia.

[5][6] Mentha pamiroalaica is a perennial species, it grows to 60–160 centimeters in height and produces lilac-colored flowers.

[1] It produces ovate to oblong or lanceate leaves 8–10 centimeters in length.

[7] Mentha pamiroalaica is eaten as food in traditional Uzbekistani cuisine.