False pennyroyal
Hedeoma nana
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It can grow each year from seed or keep growing from year to year. The flowers are pink with purple stripes.
There are about 24 Hedeoma species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for flavouring. The are also used for an alcoholic drink.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Hedeoma dentata var. nana Torr.; Hedeoma nana subsp. nana; Hedeoma piperita A. Gray; Hedeoma thymoides A. Gray [Illegitimate];