Hedeoma acinoides
| Hedeoma acinoides | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Hedeoma |
| Species: | H. acinoides |
| Binomial name | |
| Hedeoma acinoides Scheele | |
Hedeoma acinoides, called slender false pennyroyal,[1] annual pennyroyal,[2] or slender hedeoma,[2] is a delicate annual herb in the mint family, found primarily in central Texas.
Description
Hedeoma acinoides is a herb that grows 6–10 inches tall.[2] Leaves are elliptic in shape and grow opposite on the stem.[2] Fine hairs cover the upper half of the stem; the leaves are hairless.[3] The leaves have a citrus scent when crushed and may be purplish at the base.[3] Delicate pink flowers bloom from April to May.[2] The fruit is a nutlet.[2]
Range
Hedeoma acinoides is found in the United States and Mexico. [1]
Habitat
Hedeoma acinoides grows in dry, limestone soils.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Hedeoma acinoides Scheele". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- 1 2 "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
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