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glechoma

/ɡlɪˈkəʊ.mə/

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noun

/ɡlɪˈkəʊ.mə/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее род цветковых растений семейства яснотковых, широко известный как плющ ползучий или будра.

A noun referring to a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, commonly known as ground ivy.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Plant genusB2formalscientific

    A genus of aromatic perennial herbs in the mint family, Lamiaceae, commonly known as ground ivy. It is native to Europe and Asia and often used in traditional medicine and as a ground cover.

    ruРод растений

    • Glechoma hederacea, also called ground ivy, is often found in shady gardens.
    • The leaves of Glechoma have a mild minty scent when crushed.
    • Traditional herbalists used Glechoma to treat respiratory issues.
    • Glechoma spreads quickly and can become invasive in some regions.

    Synonymscreeping charliegill-over-the-groundground ivy