




Glechoma hederacea
Ground-ivy is a lovely green plant that grows close to the ground. It has pretty, round leaves and small purple flowers that bloom in spring. You can often find it in gardens and parks!
Habitat: Urban areas
The ground-ivy is a low-growing, creeping perennial with distinctive kidney to heart-shaped, scalloped leaves. Its small, trumpet-shaped flowers are typically purplish-blue and grow in clusters where the leaves meet the square stems, forming dense mats.





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PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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If you crush its leaves, you might smell something minty or even a bit like catnip!
Its old name, 'alehoof', hints at its historical use to flavor beer before hops were common!
Some people call it 'creeping Charlie' because of how fast it creeps along the ground!
This tough plant can quickly recover from being stepped on or mowed, bouncing back stronger each time!
Ground-ivy has creeping stems that can root at their nodes, helping it quickly spread and colonize new ground.
This plant can thrive in deep shade, an adaptation that allows it to grow where many other plants struggle to survive.
Ground-ivy's crushed leaves release a strong, minty aroma, a chemical defense that can deter hungry herbivores.
Its low-growing, mat-forming habit helps ground-ivy withstand trampling and frequent mowing, allowing it to persist in lawns.
Apis mellifera
Its nectar-rich flowers attract these busy insects.
Bombus terrestris
Large bees visit its flowers, collecting nectar and pollen.
Helix aspersa
Snails often graze on its leaves, especially young foliage.

Oryctolagus cuniculus
Rabbits browse on its leaves when other food sources are scarce.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always check with an adult before touching or picking any plants.
5-20 cm
1-2 cm
Spring to early Summer
Yes
Mild
Perennial
Insect
Urban areas
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Massachusetts, US
You might spot House Sparrow, Garlic Mustard, and Duck.
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Virginia, US
You might spot American Robin, Northern Cardinal, and House Sparrow.
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Pennsylvania, US
You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Canada Goose, and Great Blue Heron.
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South Moravian Region, CZ
You might spot Common Chaffinch and Nine-Spotted Moth.
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Massachusetts, US
You might spot American Robin and Eastern Gray Squirrel.
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Indiana, US
You might spot Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle, Garlic Mustard, and Vulture.
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