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ground-ivy

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!

生息地: Urban areas

外見

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.

PlantaeTracheophytaMagnoliopsidaLamialesLamiaceaeGlechoma
ground-ivy
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ground-ivy

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Rooting Renegade

Ground-ivy has creeping stems that can root at their nodes, helping it quickly spread and colonize new ground.

能力

Shade Seeker

This plant can thrive in deep shade, an adaptation that allows it to grow where many other plants struggle to survive.

能力

Scented Signal

Ground-ivy's crushed leaves release a strong, minty aroma, a chemical defense that can deter hungry herbivores.

能力

Tough Treader

Its low-growing, mat-forming habit helps ground-ivy withstand trampling and frequent mowing, allowing it to persist in lawns.

サイズと詳細

高さ
5-20 cm
花の大きさ
1-2 cm
開花時期
Spring to early Summer
食用
はい
毒性
軽度
ライフサイクル
多年生
受粉方法
昆虫

生態系とのつながり

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Its nectar-rich flowers attract these busy insects.

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Large bees visit its flowers, collecting nectar and pollen.

eaten by

Garden snail

Helix aspersa

Snails often graze on its leaves, especially young foliage.

eaten by

European rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Rabbits browse on its leaves when other food sources are scarce.

特徴

別名

AlehoofCreeping Charlie

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Always check with an adult before touching or picking any plants.

よくある質問

ground-ivyの高さは何ですか?

5-20 cm

ground-ivyの花の大きさは何ですか?

1-2 cm

ground-ivyの開花時期は何ですか?

Spring to early Summer

ground-ivyの食用は何ですか?

はい

ground-ivyの毒性は何ですか?

軽度

ground-ivyのライフサイクルは何ですか?

多年生

ground-ivyの受粉方法は何ですか?

昆虫

ground-ivyは通常どこに生息していますか?

Urban areas

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