Mentha pulegium - Wikipedia Pennyroyal was commonly incorporated as a cooking herb by the Greeks and Romans A large number of the recipes in the Roman cookbook of Apicius called for the use of pennyroyal, often along with such herbs as lovage, oregano and coriander
7 Amazing Uses of Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) - Organic Facts Pennyroyal scientifically known as Mentha pulegium is a common plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, that is commonly found in North America, the Middle East, and Europe Some of the other common names include pennyrile, squaw mint, mosquito plant, and pudding grass
Growing Pennyroyal: Planting, Care, Problems and Harvest What is Pennyroyal? Pennyroyal has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy, as well as a way to prevent fleas and gnats in the home The lavender-shaded flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators to your garden, and with a sprawling growth habit, it can take over containers and bare areas in your garden
What Is a Pennyroyal Plant and Is It Safe? - Biology Insights Pennyroyal is a low-growing herb belonging to the Lamiaceae, or mint, family, and both its European and American varieties share a distinctly strong, spearmint-like aroma when the leaves are crushed
Pennyroyal - Advice From The Herb Lady Like mint, pennyroyal prefers sun but will tolerate a little shade Plant it in well-drained soil and keep it moist It does not like to be dry Bloomtime is mid-summer The lilac flowers grow on stems that are 4- to 6-inches tall Pennyroyal is easily grown from seed