Pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium L.
Item
Title
Pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium L.
Description
Although we now know this plant contains toxins, 17th century gardens often included pennyroyals for a wide range of treatments such as insect repellent, cold medicine, and even abortifacients. In terms of design, it was primarily used as a filler plant, taking up gaps in between larger plants.
Creator
Artist/Collector
A. A. Heller
Date
Date Collected
12 July 1923
Spatial Coverage
Location
California, USA
Medium
Medium/Material
Herbarium Sheet
Rights Holder
Credit Line
© The Field Museum, Cat. No. 585618
