American Pennyroyal
NameAmerican Pennyroyal
Species NameHedeoma pulegioides
Common NameAmerican Pennyroyal
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A - growing in ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender herbaceous stems, multiple stems
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A - herbaceous plant, no developed nebari
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAromatic foliage when crushed, characteristic of the mint family.
Description
This image displays a wild specimen of American Pennyroyal, a herbaceous plant, not a cultivated bonsai. It features multiple slender, upright stems densely covered with small, ovate green leaves. Tiny pale purple flowers are visible along the stems, indicating it is currently in bloom.
