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Northington, David K.

Hedeoma apiculata

Hedeoma apiculata W.S. Stewart

Mckittrick's False Pennyroyal

Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: HEAP

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Lanceolate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Inflorescence: Axillary , Cyme
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: NM , TX
Native Distribution: Guadalupe Mountains of TX: in McKittrick Canyon among rocks of the stream and canyon sides, and in cracks of limestone on Pine Top Mountain. Endemic.
Native Habitat: Limestone crevices.

Web Reference

Webref 50 - New Mexico Rare Plants (2020) New Mexico Rare Plant Technical Council

Additional resources

USDA: Find Hedeoma apiculata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Hedeoma apiculata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hedeoma apiculata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-02-13
Research By: TWC Staff

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