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Hedeoma

Hedeoma

9.9
A group of small plants with a strong smell in the mint family, including American pennyroyal
  • noun
  • /ˌhɛdiˈoʊmə/
  • Specialized
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  • Many botanists have classified American pennyroyal under the genus Hedeoma.

Examples

  • The essential oil derived from Hedeoma species has been studied for its medicinal properties.

  • Several species in the Hedeoma genus are native to North and South America.

  • The Hedeoma plant is known for its aromatic properties.

  • Many herbalists use Hedeoma in their remedies.

  • Many botanists have classified American pennyroyal under the genus Hedeoma.

  • Several species in the Hedeoma genus are native to North and South America.

  • The essential oil derived from Hedeoma species has been studied for its medicinal properties.

Synonyms

genus Hedeoma
vsHedeoma
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of American herbs with a strong smell like pennyroyal

is the same meaning but presented as a concise label in formal usage

Compounds

genus Hedeoma
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of American herbs with a strong smell like pennyroyal

hedeoma oil
  • Specialized
9.9

A strong-smelling oil from the American pennyroyal plant used for flavor and herbal medicine

Hedeoma pulegioides
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American mint herb with small purple flowers used to repel insects and to make home remedies

Surface Forms

Hedeoma singular
Hedeomas plural

Etymology

A helpful way to remember Hedeoma is to see it as Greek parts hedy- 'sweet' and -oma like in aroma 'smell'. So the name points to the plant's pleasant scent and explains why these species are aromatic herbs, such as American pennyroyal.