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Glechoma hederacea
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Colour: |
Violet |
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Flowering: |
March - June |
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Height: |
Up to 16" (40 cm) |
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Family: |
Labiatae |
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Ground Ivy |
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Ground Ivy, sometimes called Ale-hoof, is a common weed found
in woodland, grassy and waste places.
The stems creep along the ground and form roots. The leaves
are rounded and hairy. The violet flowers are tiny (1 cm
across) but very pretty with purple spots on the lower lip.
This plant is used for medicinal purposes - for kidney and
chest complaints. In the past it was used in beer-making
instead of hops. Hence its other name Ale-hoof. |
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Ground Ivy |
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Ground Ivy Leaves |
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