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Ajuga pyramidalis
Also called Pyramid Bugle, Limestone Bugle, Pyrimidal Bugle
Ajuga pyramidalis, commonly known as pyramidal bugle, is a flowering plant of the genus Ajuga in the family Lamiaceae. It is a native plant in Europe.
The bracts in the inflorescence shelter the flowers from rain, and their violet colour enhances the signal effect for pollinators. The calyx are haired, protecting the flower from crawling insects. Additionally, the nectar is secured by a stiff, upturned hair ring. The fruits contain fleshy, oily elaiosomes.
The pyramid bugle, like many Ajuga species, is claimed to hold medicinal properties and has been used for wound treatment and for metabolic disorders.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Ajuga pyramidalis by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
