Is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family, or mint
family, native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.Crushed
pennyroyal leaves emits a very strong fragrance similar to spearmint.
Mentha pulegium, commonly
pennyroyal, also called squaw mint, mosquito plant and pudding grass,
is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae native to
Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Planting and care
Pennyroyal plant is a
perennial herb that was once widely used but is not as common
today.There are two plants called pennyroyal. One is the European
pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), which is a member of the mint family,The
other is the American pennyroyal from an unrelated genus, Hedeoma
pulegoides.
Mentha Pulegium care
Growing pennyroyal in the
herb or perennial garden will add color with its reddish purple to
lilac blooms. There are two plants called pennyroyal. One is the
European pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), which is a member of the mint
family
Mentha Pulegium special feature
Mentha
pulegium, commonly (European) pennyroyal, also called squaw mint,
mosquito plant and pudding grass, is a species of flowering plant in the
family Lamiaceae native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
... Pennyroyal is a traditional culinary herb, folk remedy, and
abortifacient.
Mentha Pulegium uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Mentha pulegium, commonly (European) pennyroyal, also called squaw
mint, mosquito plant and pudding grass, is a species of flowering plant
in the family Lamiaceae native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle
East
- Crushed pennyroyal leaves exhibit a very strong fragrance similar to spearmint
Culinary Use: