Hedeoma sp.
Mock pennyroyal, Mock Pennyroyal
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Family: Lamiaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Hedeoma sp. (Mock pennyroyal) is a native California perennial in the Lamiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Salvia: Hedeoma has flowers evenly spaced along stems, while Salvia has flowers in interrupted whorled spikes.; vs Lycopus: Hedeoma grows on rocky desert slopes, while Lycopus grows only in wetlands and marshes.; vs Monarda: Hedeoma has a swollen calyx tube, while Monarda has a radial calyx with equal lobes.; vs Acanthomintha: Hedeoma is perennial with smooth bracts, while Acanthomintha is annual with spiny-margined bracts.; vs Pogogyne: Hedeoma is perennial with evenly spaced flowers, while Pogogyne is annual with dense head-like clusters.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hedeoma sp. native to California?
Yes. Hedeoma sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Hedeoma sp. belong to?
Hedeoma sp. is in the Lamiaceae family, genus Hedeoma.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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