Hedeoma
Hedeoma is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to North and South America. They are commonly known as false pennyroyals. The genus name is derived from the Greek words ἡδύς ("hedys"), meaning "sweet," and ὀσμή ("osme"), meaning "odour". It refers to the scent of the leaves. "Hedeoma patens" M.E. Jones (common name, oregano chiquito) is used by natives of northwestern Mexico to flavor various food items.