Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea)

Family: Mint Family (Lamiaceae)

Other Names: Gill-Over-The-Ground

Origin: Introduced from Eurasia

Historic First Bloom Seen: April 3*

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Interesting Facts: This creeping member of the mint family exhibits the typical pungent odor that all mints have when any part of the plant is crushed. This plant occurs in localized populations in disturbed areas of the preserve. People have used this plant as a decoration in gardens.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.