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Hedeoma acinoides
Hedeoma acinoides Scheele
Slender False Pennyroyal, Annual Pennyroyal, Slender Hedeoma
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HEAC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Delicate ephemeral annual usually about 6-10" high.
Fragrant foliage.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Ovate
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Leaf Margin: Serrate
Inflorescence: Axillary , Cyme
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Leaf: Basal leaves often purplish.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Pink to pale lavender.
Distribution
USA: TXGrowing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Soil Description: On limestone
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Patsy Glenn Refuge, c/o Wimberley Birding Society - Wimberley, TX
Nueces River Authority - Uvalde, TX
Wildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-18 Collected 2006-05-02 in Travis County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterLBJWC-1933 Collected 2017-05-19 in Travis County by Brady Lee
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonBibref 281 - Shinners & Mahler's Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas (1999) Diggs, G. M.; B. L. Lipscomb; B. O'Kennon; W. F...
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Hedeoma acinoides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Hedeoma acinoides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hedeoma acinoides
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-13Research By: TWC Staff