Hedeoma pulegioides Pers.

Stems erect, usually branched, 1–4 dm, provided with fine, retrorsely curled hairs at least above; lvs lanceolate or elliptic to ovate or obovate, 1–3 cm, entire or serrulate, the main ones distinctly petiolate; cal-tube 2–2.5 mm, sparsely hirsutulous, the lips 2–2.5 mm, the upper lobed a third or half its length into entire, triangular teeth, the lower cleft to the base into subulate, ciliate teeth; cor scarcely surpassing the cal; 2n=36. Upland woods; N.B. and Que. to Wis. and Neb., s. to Ga. and Ark. July–Sept.

It grows in cool temperate climates. It grows in dry soil and waste places such as along roadsides. It suits plant hardiness zone 4.

The leaves, fresh or dried are used to make tea. The dried leaves smell of mint. The leaves are used in flavouring. It is also the source of an essential oil used to flavour ice cream, sweets and baked goods.

Plants are grown by seed.