bastard pennyroyal

noun

Meaning

A perennial herb of the mint family, Mentha pulegium, often distinguished from other similar species by its specific growth habit and aromatic properties.

Examples

  • The bastard pennyroyal thrives in moist, sandy soil near the creek bed.
  • Botanists often confuse the bastard pennyroyal with other members of the Mentha genus.

Synonyms: pennyroyal, mentha pulegium, pudding grass, squaw mint