Bracted bugleweed
Ajuga integrifolia

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A low herb. It lies on the ground and forms roots at the nodes. It is covered with soft hairs. Stems grow 40 cm tall. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and have coarse teeth along the edge. Flowers are pale blue or white.

Probably edible. It is used as medicine. Ajuga remota Benth. is a synonym of Ajuga integrifolia Buch.-Ham..

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in wetter areas. It grows between 1,500-3,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Burundi, China, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea Ethiopia, Himalayas, Kenya, Malaysia, Middle East, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Akorarchigne, Armagussa, Bhuti, Etse libawit, Medhanit

Synonyms

Ajuga alba (Kurke) Robyns; Ajuga bracteosa Wall. ex Benth.; Ajuga remota Wall. ex Benth.; and others