pennyroyal
Pungent mint variety
Pennyroyal is a small aromatic plant of the mint family, historically used in folk medicine and as an insect repellent.
Pennyroyal oil, extracted from the leaves, is toxic in concentrated form and has been used dangerously as an abortifacient.
The plant grows low to the ground with small purplish flowers: The garden's edge was lined with pennyroyal.
Aromatic culinary herb
- spearmintMild-flavored mint species
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- catmintAromatic herb for felines
- horsemintWild aromatic mint relative
watermint · thyme · oregano · basil · sage · rosemary · marjoram · savory
Pregnancy-ending agent
- folk remedyTraditional unofficial medical treatment
- herbal medicinePlant-based healing practice
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
tea · digestive aid · antispasmodic · diaphoretic · vermifuge · poultice · traditional medicine · therapeutic
Biting insect parasites
- mosquitoesBlood-drinking flying insects
- ticksParasites or clock sounds
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- deterrentThing that discourages action
pesticide · citronella · pyrethrin · neem · fleabane · flea collar · larvae · infestation
Cooling agent from plants
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
essence · camphor · potpourri · sachet · infusion · steam · dried · crushed
Grassy field for grazing
- creepingMoving slowly, stealthily
- groundcoverLow plants blanketing soil
- low-growingRemaining near ground level
- purple flowersBlooms in violet hues
whorled · perennial · streambank · damp soil · naturalized
mint
Aromatic culinary herb
- spearmintMild-flavored mint species
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- catmintAromatic herb for felines
horsemint · watermint · thyme · oregano · basil · sage · rosemary · marjoram · savory · hyssop
abortifacient
Pregnancy-ending agent
- folk remedyTraditional unofficial medical treatment
- herbal medicinePlant-based healing practice
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
infusion · tea · digestive aid · antispasmodic · diaphoretic · vermifuge · poultice · traditional medicine · therapeutic · toxicity
fleas
Biting insect parasites
- mosquitoesBlood-drinking flying insects
- ticksParasites or clock sounds
- repellentCauses strong aversion
deterrent · pesticide · citronella · pyrethrin · neem · fleabane · flea collar · larvae · infestation · natural repellent
menthol
Cooling agent from plants
pungent · essence · camphor · potpourri · sachet · infusion · steam · dried · crushed · nosegay
meadow
Grassy field for grazing
- creepingMoving slowly, stealthily
- groundcoverLow plants blanketing soil
- low-growingRemaining near ground level
purple flowers · whorled · perennial · streambank · damp soil · naturalized
- folk herbsagrimony, betony, borage, burdock, comfrey
- mint familybasil, catnip, lavender, marjoram, mint
- pest-repellent plantscitronella, neem, marigold, lemongrass, lavender
- emmenagoguesrue, mugwort, tansy, motherwort, black cohosh
- herbsdill, chives, marjoram, tarragon, rosemary
- Breath freshenersAltoids, Tic Tacs, breath spray, mints, peppermint
pennyroyalpeppermint
Aromatic mint hybrid
spearmint · chocolate mint · garden mint · lemon balm · basil
pennyroyalchamomile
Soothing herbal infusion plant
ginger · lavender · echinacea · peppermint tea · culinary herbs