Bastard: Pennyroyal

Bastard pennyroyal is most easily identified by its unique flowers and growth habit:

This plant is a specialist for harsh, well-drained environments: Trichostema dichotomum (Bastard pennyroyal) bastard pennyroyal

Like many mints, it has square stems and paired, opposite leaves. The plant is covered in fine hairs and oil-producing glands that make it sticky to the touch and give off a strong fragrance when crushed. Bastard pennyroyal is most easily identified by its

( Trichostema dichotomum ), also commonly known as blue curls , is a small, aromatic annual plant native to eastern North America. While its common name suggests a close relation to true pennyroyal ( Mentha pulegium ), it is actually a distinct genus within the mint family ( Lamiaceae ) that shares a similar "pennyroyal-like" scent. Key Characteristics and Appearance While its common name suggests a close relation

It is a relatively short annual, typically growing between 6 to 18 inches tall. Habitat and Ecology