Hedeoma nana subsp. nana
Hedeoma nana subsp. nana, commonly known as wild pennyroyal, is a fragrant perennial herb native to North America. Belonging to the mint family, it features small, aromatic leaves used in traditional herbalism. While prized for its essential oils, it must be handled with caution due to its potent compounds.
- Scientific name: Hedeoma nana subsp. nana
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further classified under the family Lamiaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Hedeoma as the subspecies Hedeoma nana subsp. nana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hedeoma | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within North America. In the South-Central United States, it can be found growing in the state of New Mexico. It also inhabits various regions throughout Texas. Moving south across the border, the species is present within Mexico. Specifically, its range extends into the northeastern part of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |