Hedeoma hispida
rough falsepennyroyal, rough pennyroyal, false pennyroyal, falsepennyroyal, rough false pennyroyal
Family
Lamiaceae
Leaf Arrangement
opposite
Leaf Margin
entire, ciliate
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
linear, oblong, elliptic, obtuse
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
white
Flower Month
April - July
Height (meters)
0.1 - 0.4
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
annual
Growing Season
Cool season
Prairie Coefficient of Conservatism
4
Cultural Information
The seeds of Hedeoma hispida require no treatment for good germination (Steffen 1997).
Natural History
Found in the loamy soil of prairies, pastures, and old fields throughout Louisiana and the eastern half of Texas. It ranges along the Gulf and Atlantic coast, from Texas to Florida and north to Alberta.
Habitat
Loamy soil of prairies and pastures, roadsides, sand dunes, waste ground, and barrens.