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ground-ivy

Glechoma hederacea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Lamiaceae ›Genus: Glechoma

About

Glechoma hederacea (syn. Nepeta glechoma Benth., Nepeta hederacea (L.) Trevir.) is an aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family Lamiaceae. It is commonly known as ground-ivy, gill-over-the-ground, creeping charlie, alehoof, tunhoof, catsfoot, field balm, and run-away-robin. It is also sometimes known as creeping jenny, but that name more commonly refers to Lysimachia nummularia. It has numerous medicinal uses, and is used as a salad green in many countries. European settlers carried it around the world,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ground-ivy?
The scientific name of ground-ivy is Glechoma hederacea.
What kingdom does ground-ivy belong to?
ground-ivy belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does ground-ivy belong to?
ground-ivy belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does ground-ivy belong to?
ground-ivy belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does ground-ivy belong to?
ground-ivy belongs to the order Lamiales.
What family does ground-ivy belong to?
ground-ivy belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
What genus does ground-ivy belong to?
ground-ivy belongs to the genus Glechoma.