False Pennyroyal, Oregano

• Scientific Name: Hedeoma Nana Var. Macrocalyx
• Common Name: False Pennyroyal, Oregano
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 15. Eudicots: Fagaceae to Lythraceae. Phytoneuron 2015-59: 1-53. Published 20 Oct 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/59PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt15FagLyth.pdf#page=23
• Habitat: Mountains, rocky slopes, canyons
• Life Form: Forb, perennial
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple
• Flower Color: Lavender or violet or purple
• Flowering Period: Mar. to Oct.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)