Ajuga decumbens, inhabiting roadsides,
ends of gardens, foothills, skirts of mountains, etc., spread out
its branching stems flat on the ground to make mats; stems look like
runners; however, making no root systems on them. Leaves are 4-6cm
long and 1-2cm wide, forming an oblanceolate in their basal rosette.
Some 1cm deep purple, labiate flowers bloom at the axils. Bloom
time: March-May. |