Taxonomy
Mentha pulegium | Pennyroyal | Borógach
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Protected
Native status
Native or Alien
Species Biology
Habitat
Damp sandy places
Life cycle
Perennial
Ex-situ conservation
Material in the seed and genebank at Trinity College Botanic Garden Dublin (set up by Genetic Heritage Ireland).
Use
Food crop
Vegetative nature
Herbaceous
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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Further information
This genus has been cultivated for centuries as an aromatic herb. The leaves are used as flavours in teas, drinks, jellies, syrups, cooking and ice-cream.