Ajuga reptans

Bugleweed, Carpet Bugle

[not native to the Mid-Atlantic area - considered to be invasive]

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Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)

Mid-Atlantic bloom time: March - June

Bugleweed is native to Europe and is sometimes planted as a ground cover. It is a sprawling perennial, whose leaves can grow into a dense mat. As such, it is can be invasive and crowd out other species.

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2 June 2016 Manassas, VA	14 April 2021 Scotts Run Preserve, McLean, VA	14 April 2021 Scotts Run Preserve, McLean, VA ;	14 April 2021 Scotts Run Preserve, McLean, VA

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