Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea)


Glechoma hederacea
Photographed May 20.

A common weed that can be spectacularly beautiful in large masses. It infests lawns, but never grows very tall, blooms prettily, and smells like mint when you mow it.

For a longer description, see the Glechoma hederacea reference page.

Gill-over-the-Ground
Photographed May 29.
Ground Ivy

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