ground ivy

noun

: a trailing European mint (Glechoma hederacea) naturalized in North America with rounded leaves and purplish flowers

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Herbicide use should be a last resort, and there are several chemical options labeled for ground ivy. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2024 Others, such as ground ivy, are aggressive, invasive weeds in natural areas. Christina Grozinger, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2024 Using mulch or vigorous native groundcovers to cover bare soil will help discourage any new generations of ground ivy from recolonizing the site. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2024 Many weeds, such as creeping Charlie (also called ground ivy), dandelions and quack grass, are perennial, meaning their root systems survive throughout the winter to send up those new shoots in spring. Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ground ivy was in the 14th century

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“Ground ivy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20ivy. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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