Here you see Ajuga reptans flowering impressionistically in yesterday’s rain. This plant also is known by many names, especially as bugle, common bugle, bugleherb, bugleweed, carpet bugle, carpenter’s herb, ground pine, and St. Lawrence plant.
The plant is a ground cover in the Ajugeae branch of the mint family that reportedly has been used medicinally in some cultures. It’s officially listed as invasive in several areas, but not in Maine. (Image taken in Brooklin, Maine, on May 23, 2025.)