Hedeoma drummondii
About
Hedeoma drummondii is a species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name Drummond's false pennyroyal. It is native to western North America, where it is distributed mainly in the United States west of the Mississippi River and adjacent Mexico. This is a hairy perennial herb with an erect mintlike form up to 45 centimeters tall. The oppositely arranged paired leaves are linear to narrowly oval in shape, pointed, and up to about a centimeter long. The leaves have a strong sweet mint scent when crushed. The herb tastes like peppermint and is used as a minty flavoring in parts of Mexico. The inflorescence arises from the axils of these leaf pairs, bearing three to seven flowers each between one and two centimeters in length on short pedicels. The flowers are generally light to deep lavender with some white markings. The fruit is a waxy, mucilaginous nutlet.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
How to use it
Drummond's false pennyroyal can be used for its aromatic leaves, which are often crushed to release their sweet mint scent. This makes it a great choice for flavoring dishes or for use in herbal teas. Additionally, its attractive lavender flowers can enhance ornamental gardens, providing both beauty and fragrance.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Drummond's false pennyroyal is used as a minty flavoring in parts of Mexico, making it a delightful addition to dishes that need a refreshing twist. However, it's important to note that this plant is not commonly eaten by humans outside of specific culinary traditions. Always ensure proper identification and usage before incorporating any wild plants into your cooking.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Hedeoma drummondii
- Slug
- hedeoma-drummondii
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Hedeoma
- Species
- drummondii
- Wikidata QID
- Q5697207
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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