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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Glechoma hederacea

Family : LAMIACEAE (Mint Family)
Common Name (UK) : Ground Ivy
Common Name (DE) : Efeu – Gundermann
Common Name (FR) : Lierre terrestre
Habitat : Beneath hedges, on old stone walls and in deciduous woodland, but any shaded grassy area is likely to contain ground-ivy if the soil remains damp throughout the year.
Remarks : This plant has been introduced to the U.S. where it is considered an invasive species.
First appearing : April
Abundance : Abundant

  • Photo Date : April 5, 2005
  • Location : Along the path that leads to the top of the Birkenkopf, Stuttgart West.
    N48° 45.891' E9° 07.896'
  • Photo Date : April 24, 2004
  • Location : Stuttgart West.
  • Photo Date : April 30, 2004
  • Location : Stuttgart West.
  • Photo Date : May 12, 2004
  • Location : Along the Zamenhofweg near to where it meets Zamenofstrasse in Stuttgart West.