Mentha cervina
| Hart's Pennyroyal | ||||||||||||||
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| Mentha cervina Fischer ex Bentham |
'Mentha cervina', a member of the mint genus, is a sprawling herb growing up to .3m tall. It is very closely related to the "real" pennyroyal. It has very fragrant leaves and foliage. Its essential oils are high in pulegone, a natural abortificant.