Coyote mint
Monardella villosa
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A small bush. It can be a matted ground cover plant. The leaves are hairy and have a mint smell. The flowers are in rounded heads. They are pale purple or pink.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant. It can tolerate drought.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fresh or dried leaves and flower heads are steeped in water to make a tea.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea