Bugle hedgenettle facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bugle hedgenettle
Scientific classification
Genus:	Stachys
Species:	ajugoides

Stachys ajugoides, also known as the bugle hedgenettle, is a cool flowering plant. It belongs to the mint family, which means it's related to many plants we use every day! This plant has a lovely smell and pretty flowers.

Discovering Bugle Hedgenettle

The bugle hedgenettle is a type of plant called an aromatic herb. This means it has a nice scent, much like other plants in the mint family. Its leaves have jagged edges, which scientists call serrate.

Where Does It Grow?

This plant is native to western North America. You can find it growing in places like Oregon, California, and Baja California. It especially likes areas that are moist, so you might spot it near streams or in damp meadows.

What Does It Look Like?

The flowers of the bugle hedgenettle grow in a special way. They form a spike with clusters of flowers that are spaced out. This arrangement is called an inflorescence. The flowers often come in pretty shades of pink.

See also

In Spanish: Stachys ajugoides para niños