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Mentha pulegium  L.
Pennyroyal
Mentha pulegium is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: moderate
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Genus: Mentha
Family: Lamiaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Do not eat any part of this plant.

Wetlands: Occurs in wetlands

Communities: wetland-riparian, many plant communities

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Information about  Mentha pulegium from other sources

[Wikipedia] Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East native: Mentha pulegium, commonly (European) pennyroyal, or pennyrile, also called mosquito plant[1] and pudding grass,[2] is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

[Wikipedia] Invasiveness: In California, where it is considered an invasive species, it occupies a similar niche, in seeps, streamsides, vernal pools and swales, marshes, and ditches. There is some speculation that it may displace native species in these areas. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/07/2024).