Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Hedeoma nana (Torrey) Briquet
(Dwarf Pennyroyal, Dwarf False Pennyroyal)


Family: Lamiaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Hedeoma dentata Torrey var. nana Torrey
Hedeoma thymoides Gray

Hedeoma nana has a diminutive but beautiful small flower. It is pink with purple stripes. The plant is branched mainly from the base. Stems and leaves are pubescent. Hedeoma nana is found in middle elevation forest.
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Hedeoma nana, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Blackhawk Canyon, June 17, 2007



Hedeoma nana, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., CD trail at Rte. 90, Oct. 25, 2008



Hedeoma nana, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., CD trail at Rte. 90, Oct. 25, 2008



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