Mentha Pulegium, Pennyroyal – Plant – MPP-311698

Description

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.

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Mentha Pulegium, Pennyroyal – Plant

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6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

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%

Common Name
Squaw mint, mosquito plant

Maximum Reachable Height
6 to 12 inch. (15 to 30 cm)

Flower Colour
Purple

Bloom Time
July.

Difficulty Level
Easy to grow

Planting and carePennyroyal 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 careGrowing 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

Sunlight
Full Sun

Watering
Medium

Soil
Well-drained soil

Temperature
60 degrees C

Fertilizer
Apply any organic fertilizer

Mentha Pulegium special featureMentha 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:
Leaves

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