bastard pennyroyal
Bastard pennyroyal refers to various aromatic plants in the mint family, often resembling true pennyroyal in scent and appearance.
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Definition
C1Botany
(technical)A plant in the mint family native to North America, known for its pennyroyal-like scent, such as Trichostema dichotomum and Monardella lanceolata.
Example
- The bastard pennyroyal's aromatic leaves are often mistaken for those of true pennyroyal.
C1Botany
(technical)Aromatic plant species like Trichostema setaceum, characterized by narrow leaves and a lemon-like fragrance.
Example
- Trichostema setaceum, or narrow bastard pennyroyal, is found in the eastern US.
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