Selected images for ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea )
Ground ivy is a perennial, evergreen and aromatic plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Plants can reach a height of 1 ft. (0.3 m). Leaves are opposite, heart shaped, 0.8-1.2 in. (2-3 cm) wide, petiolate and scalloped. Flowering occurs March to July when tubular, lavender flowers appear in the axils of the leaves. Flowers are 0.4 in. (0.9 cm) long and come in clusters of two or more. Ground ivy is native to Eurasia and was introduced into North America, as an ornamental or medicinal plant, as early as the 1800s. Ground ivy is common in moist areas, disturbed sites, low woods, lawns and along roadsides.
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1116114 ground ivy Glechoma hederacea Plant(s) Charles T. Bryson |
1391265 ground ivy Glechoma hederacea Plant(s) John D. Byrd |
1556419 ground ivy Glechoma hederacea Stem(s) Theodore Webster |
5437270 ground ivy Glechoma hederacea Foliage Bruce Ackley |
5437268 ground ivy Glechoma hederacea Flower(s) Bruce Ackley |
5273032 ground ivy Glechoma hederacea Flower(s) Leslie J. Mehrhoff |
5273031 ground ivy Glechoma hederacea Infestation Leslie J. Mehrhoff |
5273033 ground ivy Glechoma hederacea Feature(s) Leslie J. Mehrhoff |
5437265 ground ivy Glechoma hederacea Seed(s) Bruce Ackley |
5307050 ground ivy Glechoma hederacea Seed(s) Steve Hurst |
1334015 ground ivy Glechoma hederacea Infestation Chris Evans |
