Glechoma sp.
Ground ivy, Ground Ivy
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Family: Lamiaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Glechoma sp. (Ground ivy) is a non-native California perennial in the Lamiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lamium: Glechoma has completely round leaves; Lamium leaves are heart-shaped with a pointed tip.; vs Hydrocotyle: Glechoma flowers emerge from square mint stems at leaf joints; Hydrocotyle flowers are on separate stalks.; vs Modiola: Glechoma has tubular two-lipped mint flowers; Modiola has flat open flowers with five petals.; vs Veronica: Glechoma flowers are large tubular mints from leaf joints; Veronica has tiny four-petaled flowers in spikes.; vs Boykinia: Glechoma stems are square and leaves opposite; Boykinia has round stems and alternate leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glechoma sp. native to California?
No. Glechoma sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Glechoma sp. belong to?
Glechoma sp. is in the Lamiaceae family, genus Glechoma.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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