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Wall germander

Teucrium chamaedrys

Wall germander is a lovely green plant with small purple flowers. It grows close to walls and rocks, making it a great friend for gardens and sunny spots.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Wall germander is a low-growing perennial with dark green, glossy, finely toothed leaves and distinctive square stems. It produces small, purplish-pink flowers arranged in loose spikes during summer, often forming dense, woody mats.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusTeucrium
Wall germander
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Wall germander

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient Romans once used wall germander to flavor their wines!

It loves growing wild on old castle walls and ruins across Europe!

Its scientific name, Teucrium, might honor a legendary King from Troy!

People once thought this herb could cure the painful disease gout!

Special abilities

Ability

Underground Explorer

Wall germander can spread quickly using underground stems (rhizomes) that help it form dense colonies and cover ground effectively.

Ability

Hardy Survivor

Wall germander has tough, aromatic leaves that help it survive in dry, poor soils and deter some hungry herbivores.

Ability

Winter Green

Wall germander often stays semi-evergreen, keeping some leaves through winter, allowing it to start photosynthesizing early in spring.

Measurements & details

Height
10-30 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Wall germander?

10-30 cm

How wide does Wall germander spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Wall germander?

1-2 cm

When does Wall germander bloom?

Summer

Is Wall germander edible?

Yes

Is Wall germander toxic?

None

What is Wall germander's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Wall germander pollinated?

Insect

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