Hoary mountain-mint
Pycnanthemum incanum

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb. The stems are about 1 m long. They are finely hairy. The leaves are oval or sword shaped and have teeth along the edge. The leaves are 5-10 cm long by 1.5-3.5 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fresh or dried leaves are brewed into a mint-like tea.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Clinopodium incanum L.; Koellia incana Kuntze;