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Ajuga reptans

Family : LAMIACEAE (Mint Family)
Common Name (UK) : Bugle
Common Name (DE) : Kriechender Günsel
Common Name (FR) : Bugle rampant
Habitat : Damp woods and grassland
Remarks : In herbal treatment, an infusion of this plant is still considered very useful in arresting haemorrhages and is employed in coughs and spitting of blood in incipient consumption. From botanical.com
First appearing : April
Abundance : Abundant

  • Photo Date : April 26, 2004
  • Location : Along the Geisseichstrasse leading up to the Birkenkopf parking lot.
  • Photo Date : April 26, 2004
  • Location : Along the path parallel to the Rotenwaldstrasse (Wezelweg) coming down from the Birkenkopf rise.
  • Siting Date : April 29, 2005
  • Location :Along Zamenhofweg. Stuttgart West.
    N48° 46.030' E9° 08.179'
  • Photo Date : April 30, 2004
  • Location : Along the forest trail above my apartment in Stuttgart - West.
  • Photo Date : May 18, 2004
  • Location : In the field next to the deer pen field house in the Rot & Schwartzwild Park, Stuttgart West.