Ground ivy

Ground-ivy

Common name : Ground ivy

Latin name : Glechoma hederacea

A member of the Dead-nettle family (Lamiaceae)

“Despite its name, Ground-ivy is actually a member of the dead-nettle family. It is a clump-forming, aromatic plant that likes woodlands, hedgerows and damp places. the Wildlife trusts

Note the pretty little violet flowers in groups of two to four and the typical nettle family leaves which cluster round the stem.