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Arizona Pennyroyal, Hedeoma hyssopifolium

Arizona Pennyroyal, Hedeoma hyssopifolium

Arizona Pennyroyal	Hedeoma hyssopifolium

Arizona Pennyroyal Hedeoma hyssopifolium, Mint Family ( Lamiaceae ), Arizona Pennyroyal. Also called Mock Pennyroyal. An annual, dicot, herb; with numerous erect branches. Arizona Pennyroyal is a sub - species member of the mint family known by the common name of Pennyroyal. Hedeoma contains a pungent oil said to be a repellent to insects, especially to fleas. Pennyroyal is a native of most parts of Europe and parts of Asia. It was highly prized for it's medicinal uses. We do not recommend using this plant as a medicine. The bottom photos of the flowers are taken from plants located about 20 feet apart. They have a noticably different color. Height: Height to about 12 - 20 inches. Flowers: The plant has small bluish or purplish flowers in the leaf axils. Blooming Time: May - June. Leaves: Small opposite stalked leaves about half-inch long. Elevation: 1800 - 8000 Feet. Habitat: Desert Washes, Streams, Woodlands. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken At Castle Creek. April 25, 2005.