Hedeoma acinoides
(Slender False Pennyroyal)
Hedeoma acinoides, McKinney Roughs Natural Area, Bastrop Co. 3586
Hedeoma acinoides, Wild Basin Preserve, Austin, Travis Co. 2916
Hedeoma acinoides, Wild Basin Preserve, Austin, Travis Co. 2927
Hedeoma acinoides, McKinney Roughs Natural Area, Bastrop Co. 3596
Hedeoma acinoides, Wild Basin Preserve, Austin, Travis Co. 2926
Hedeoma acinoides, Reimer's Ranch Park, Travis Co. 9106
| Scientific Name | Hedeoma acinoides | USDA PLANTS Symbol | HEAC |
| Common Name | Slender False Pennyroyal, Slender Hedeoma | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 32510 |
| Family | Lamiaceae (Mint) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Dry, rocky limestone soils. Plant: Short erect or sprawling annual, 3 to 8 inches tall, one to several branches; upper stem with fine hairs. Leaves: Small stem leaves, opposite, ovate to elliptic, 1/4 to 1-inch long with short petiole; smooth leaf surfaces; edges somewhat serrate. Inflorescence: Small pink tubular flowers in crowded spikes along stem, each about 1/2-across or less; two-lipped corollas, upper lip two-lobed; lower lip with 3 lobes. Bloom Period: April and May. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Manual of Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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