Hedeoma pulegioides


Scientific Name:Hedeoma pulegioides
Synonym:
Family:Lamiaceae
Common Name:American Pennyroyal
Authority: Linneaus
Etymology:
C Value:4
Wetness:UPL
# of Species in  
Genus in Illinois:
2
Duration:Annual
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Perfect
Flower Shape:Zygomorphic (bilaterally symmetrical)
Flower # of Parts:2
Flower Color:White, Blue
Growth Habit:Forb
Leaf Arrangement:Opposite
Leaf Type:Simple
Leaf Shape:Oval (widest at middle)
Leaf Shape Term:
Leaf Margin:Entire
Leaf Toothing:Entire
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Armature:
Twig Characteristics:
Habitat:Prairie, Roadside, Fields
Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
ID Tips:This plant is very fragrant.
Gee Whiz:Pollinated by halictid and carpentar bees
Humor:
More Info:Illinois Wildflowers Search