Mentha satureioides

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Mentha satureioides
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Mentha
Species:
M. satureioides
Binomial name
Mentha satureioides

Mentha satureioides, commonly known as native pennyroyal or creeping mint, is a species of herbaceous perennial native to southern + eastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia). [1] It was first described by prolific botanist Robert Brown in 1810. [2]

References

  1. B.J. Conn. "New South Wales Flora Online: Mentha satureioides". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.
  2. "Mentha satureioides R.Br". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.