What Is Mentha Pulegium?
Mentha pulegium, more commonly known as pennyroyal, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the mint genus. Native to southern and central Europe, the plant was introduced to North America with the first European settlers and has since naturalized in wild, temperate regions around the world. Smaller than other types of mints, this herb creeps along the ground and spreads rapidly through its underground root system. Often found in moist soil along the edges of ponds, streams and ditches, pennyroyal grows abundantly in wild areas, though some herb gardeners also cultivate the plant.
