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yellow bugle
Scientific Name: Ajuga chamaepitys
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Ajuga chamaepitys
Also known as yellow bugle or ground-pine, Ajuga chamaepitys is a flowering plant species belonging to the family Lamiaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the plant's aromatic qualities, specifically a pine resin scent. While not explicitly toxic, strong scents can be irritating to some animals.
- The plant is described as low-growing, which could make it accessible to pets that graze or explore plants in their environment.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ajuga chamaepitys
- Common Names: Yellow bugle, Ground-pine
- Family: Lamiaceae (also known as Labiatae)
- Synonyms: Teucrium chamaepitys
Distribution and Habitat
- Ajuga chamaepitys is native to Europe, the British Isles, and North Africa.
- It is described as "very local" in sandy and chalky habitats.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a low-growing annual with yellow flowers dotted with red.
- The plant is faintly aromatic of pine resin.