Thymeleaf mesamint facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Thymeleaf mesamint |
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Pogogyne
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serpylloides
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The Pogogyne serpylloides, also known as thymeleaf mesamint or thymeleaf beardstyle, is a small flowering plant. It belongs to the mint family. This plant is special because it grows naturally only in central California.
About the Thymeleaf Mesamint
This plant is a type of herb that lives for only one year. It has a nice smell, like other plants in the mint family. Even when it stands up straight, it's usually less than one centimeter tall. Sometimes, it can grow a bit larger.
Where It Grows
The thymeleaf mesamint likes to grow in grassy areas. You can find it in the mountains and foothills near the coast of California. It also grows in inland mountain ranges. This means it's a plant that is native only to this specific part of the world.
What It Looks Like
The stem of the plant is thin and sometimes has branches. Its flowers grow in small, round groups that look like tiny heads. You might also see single flowers growing where the leaves meet the stem.
Each tiny flower is shaped like a tube. It is only about 2 to 5 millimeters long. The flowers are usually a pretty lavender color. Sometimes, they have faint white marks inside their opening.
