Hedeoma

Hedeoma is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to North and South America. They are commonly known as false pennyroyals. The genus name is derived from the Greek words ἡδύς (hedys), meaning "sweet," and ὀσμή (osme), meaning "odour". It refers to the scent of the leaves. Hedeoma patens M.E. Jones (common name, oregano chiquito) is used by natives of northwestern Mexico to flavor various food items. Species Hedeoma acinoides Scheele – Slender false pennyroyal - Texas, Oklahoma, Coahuila Hedeoma apiculata W.S.Stewart – McKittrick's false pennyroyal - western Texas, southeastern New Mexico Hedeoma bella (Epling) R.S.Irving - Jalisco Hedeoma chihuahuensis (Henrard) B.L.Turner - Chihuahua Hedeoma ciliolata (Epling & W.S.Stewart) R.S.Irving - Gypsum false pennyroyal - Nuevo León Hedeoma costata Hemsl. – Ribbed false pennyroyal - Mexico, Guatemala, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico Hedeoma crenata R.S.Irving - Rio de Janeiro Hedeoma dentata Torr. – Dentate false ......read more on Wikipedia.