Pogogyne douglasii parviflora Mesamint (Labiatae)

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Pogogyne douglasii parviflora
Mesamint
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The Pogogyne douglasii parviflora plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mesamint. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. parviflora. Benth.

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Latin Name:  Pogogyne douglasii parviflora
Common Name:  Mesamint
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (Benth.)J.T.Howell.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Low places below 1000 metres[71].

Edible Uses: The leaves are used as a sweet and aromatic flavouring for wheat and barley piñole[46, 61, 177, 257]. The leaves are used as a tea substitute[161, 177, 257]. Seed - raw or cooked. It is used as an aromatic ingredient of wheat and barley piñole[161, 207, 257]. Highly prized by the native American Indians, it is gathered in surprisingly large quantities[207].

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