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Western mock-pennyroyal
Hedeoma hispida

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A small herb. It grows 20 cm tall. The stems can be simple or branched. The leaves are 2 cm long.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grow in dry, open places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America


How it is used for food

The leaves can be made into a tea or as a flavouring in foods.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cunila hispida (Pursh) Spreng.; Hedeoma hirta Nutt.; Hedeoma hispida var. simplex Pursh; Ziziphora hispida (Pursh) Schult.;