Creeping Bugleweed
Ajuga reptans
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Overview
Ajuga reptans is commonly known as bugle, blue bugle, bugleherb, bugleweed, carpetweed, carpet bugleweed, and common bugle, and traditionally as St. Lawrence plant. It is an herbaceous flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to Europe. It is also a component of purple moor grass and rush pastures, a Biodiversity Action Plan habitat in the United Kingdom.
Habitat fragmentation and loss of ancient woodland sites pose significant threats to remaining populations. Climate change and increased drought stress are reducing suitable habitat conditions, while invasive species competition further pressures vulnerable populations.
Habitat
The natural habitat of Ajuga reptans spans across Europe, extending to the middle taiga subzone of northeastern Russia. The plant thrives in the understory of mixed and parvifoliate forests, benefiting from the higher soil nitrogen and lower acidity these forests provide compared to pure coniferous stands.
Other threatened species in Lamiaceae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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