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Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb. is a plant in the Lamiaceae family, order Lamiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb. (Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb.)

Plantae

Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb.

Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb.

Southern bugle, Ajuga iva, is a 5-cm-tall self-supporting perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family with two known subspecies.

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Family

Genus

Ajuga

Order

Lamiales

Class

Magnoliopsida

⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb.

Taxonomic Identity

Ajuga iva, commonly known as southern bugle, is a species of perennial herb belonging to the family Lamiaceae.

Growth Form and Leaf Characteristics

This species has a self-supporting growth form and produces simple, broad leaves.

Mature Height

Mature individuals of Ajuga iva can reach a height of 5 cm.

Recognized Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized for this species: Ajuga iva subsp. iva and Ajuga iva subsp. pseudoiva.

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Taxonomy

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Magnoliopsida › Lamiales › Lamiaceae › Ajuga

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