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species 14,037 observations

Pennyroyal

Mentha pulegium

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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67 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it White Peacock, Bean Looper 2
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Calycomyza menthae 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 13
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Acmon Blue, Woodland Skipper, Gray Buckeye, Gray Hairstreak 50
  • Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Convergent Lady Beetle 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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