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Glechoma nivalis
The stems root at the nodes, often forming extensive mats ot coarsely toothed, rounded or broadly oval, soft hairy leaves. The ascending shoots bear pairs of small, tubular, 2-lipped flowers in the leaf axils in summer. The genus is closely related to the genera Nepeta, Stachys and Prunella.
It is native to much of Europe and Asia
This is a very blueish specimen, usually the flowers are brighter and more powderish purple.
Spotted on Apr 23, 2012
Submitted on Apr 23, 2012
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