Western Pennyroyal (Monardella villosa ssp. franciscana) Login         


        Description
  • CA Bloom Jun - Aug
  • This Mint Family plant has a square stem, hairy parts, a minty smell, and opposite leaves.
  • This coastal subspecies is found from Mendocino to San Mateo.
  • This subspecies is distinguished by thick leaves and indented veins, and is sometimes found in serpentine soil.
  • CA native. Endemic to California.
  • AKA Coyote Mint, San Francisco Coyote Mint
  • Mint Family (Lamiaceae)



A tight cluster of narrow-petalled flowers is a favorite with bees and butterflies.



Leaves are thick with sunken veins. The base of the leaf is wide.


Opposite leaves are at right angles to the leaves above and below them.

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