Lamiaceae Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.

American Falsepennyroyal

Rappahannock - Other, Insecticide

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 33

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Scientific name: Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.
USDA symbol: HEPU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Falsepennyroyal
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Insecticide
Notes: Leaves dried and used indoors for fleas.

RECRD: 46713 id: 16492

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