Ground Ivy
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trailing perennial herb of the genus Glechoma of the family Labiatae ( family), closely related to catnip and naturalized from Europe.
Ground Ivy, Creeping Charlie
Scientific Name: Glechoma hederacea L.
Synonym: Nepeta hederacea
Family: Lamiaceae ...
Additional Comments: Galen recommended ground ivy for inflamed eyes, and it has been used in the past to treat lead poisoning in painters.
Ground ivy is a safe and effective herb that is used to treat many problems involving the mucous membranes of the ear, nose, throat and digestive system[254].
Variegated Ground Ivy [English]: Glechoma hederacea var. Variegata
Variegated Guzmania [English]: Guzmania 'Kapoho Fire'
Variegated Hau Tree [English]: Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Tricolor' ...
Gill-over-the-ground; ground ivy Glechoma hederacea
gingerbush Pavonia spinifex
glenwoodgrass Sacciolepis indica
glossy buckthorn; European alder buckthorn Frangula alnus
glossy privet Ligustrum lucidum
goat willow Salix caprea ...
Nombres relacionados: Ale hoof (inglés), Amuntz (vasco), Erva de São João (gallego y/o portugués), Erva terrestre (gallego y/o portugués), Ground Ivy (inglés), Gundelrebe (alemán), Hedra de terra (catalán), Hera terrestre (gallego y/o portugués), ...
Glechoma hederacea (Labiatae) -- This member of the Mint family, also known as "Ground Ivy", was imported from Europe. Formerly used in the making of beer, a tea can also be made of the fresh leaves. This small plant is commonly found in yards.
Light shade: begonia, Glechoma hederacea 'Variegata' (ground ivy), Impatiens walleriana (busy Lizzies), Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' (creeping Jenny), Mimulus Ã- hybridus (monkey flower), (Solenostemon scutellaroides (coleus), ...
This is the case with periwinkle and ground ivy. It is also an adaptation to life in areas where small patches of fertile soil are adjacent to exposed areas with more sunlight but little or no soil.
The beverage went by the name of Ale (the word derived from the Scandinavian öl - the Viking's drink) and was brewed either from malt alone, or from a mixture of the latter with Honey and flavoured with Heath tops, Ground Ivy, ...
Pendulous Begonia
Sweet Alyssum - Alyssum maritimum
Wax Begonia - Begonia semperflorens
Variegated Ground Ivy - Glechoma hederacea Wariegata'
Verbena - Verbena x hybrida
Zonal Geranium - Pelargonium x hortorum ...
Hound's-tongue, Green Nightshade, Green-flowered Helleborine, Green-ribbed Sedge, Green-winged Orchid, Grey Field Speedwell, Grey Goosefoot, Grey Hair-grass, Grey Mouse-ear, Grey Poplar, Grey Sedge, Grey Willow, Grey Willow, Ground Elder, Ground Ivy, ...
 See also: Ivy, May, Hedera, Medic, Green
  
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