Mentha cervina

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Hart's Pennyroyal
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Lamiales Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Mentha Species: M. cervina
Binomial name
Mentha cervina Fischer ex Bentham

'Mentha cervina', a member of the mint genus, is a sprawling herb growing up to .3m tall. It is very closely related to the "real" pennyroyal. It has very fragrant leaves and foliage. Its essential oils are high in pulegone, a natural abortifacient.

[edit] Resources

• http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Mentha+cervina