Medford Leas Residents Assn.
Wildflowers Home Page

Ajuga reptans
Bugle
Lamiaceae

Pictorial Indexes
Alphabetical Indexes
Wildflower Walks

Interesting info and more pictures:

ajugareptans
Dan Teglia -missouriplants.com

 more at missouriplants.com

and wikipedia

Ajuga
Dan Teglia -missouriplants.com

photos, info, and folklore from wikipedia

"Bugle is also known as "carpenter's herb" due to its supposed ability to stem bleeding."

Bugle, Bramble and thistle flowers are favourite nectar sources of the several species of butterflies called "fritillary." See wikipedia for links to the various fritillary.

You ought to know:

Local Name: Ajuga

Area: Low, wet

Height: 4-8 inches

ML Frequency: Low

Blooms: Early spring