Bugle (Ajuga reptans)
Introduction
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Bugle (Ajuga reptans)
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 23 Apr 2017
Bugle is a common herb often found growing in large clumps, with deep purplish blue, rarely pink or white flowers which are arranged on tapering flower stalks. The dark leaves have an unusual colouration, with a purplish-brown or violet sheen on a more immediate dark green colour. Bugle is also known as "Thunder and Lightning", believed to refer to the contrast between the shiny highlights and deep background colour of the leaves.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.592497
Longitude
1.317499