Ajuga nipponensis is a
perennial herb found on roadsides or in relatively light forests
growing to 10-25cm in height. The whole is with long white hairs. At
the bases of the plant have its scale-like leaves, and on-stem
leaves are of alternate phyllotaxis, 3-5cm in length, 1.5-3cm in
width, in the shape of an oblanceolate with margins undulated. Stem
tops emerge 4-6cm-in-length inflorescences with light purple or
white labiate flowers. Corollas measuring 1cm in length. Bloom time:
April-May. |