Austral Bugle
Ajuga australis
Small herb to 30 cm tall, with soft upright stems growing from a rosette of leaves at ground level. Leaves velvety with a toothed edge, getting smaller towards the flower spikes. Flowers tube-shaped, around 15 mm long, usually deep blue or purple but can be pink or white
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| Flora Type | Herbs |
| Distinctive Features | The tube-shaped flowers have a short upper lip and a long, spreading lower lip. Square hairy stems. |
| Biology | Perennial. Dislikes poorly-drained soils. Can spread rapidly by root suckers. It is pollinated by native bees. |
| Native Status | Native |
| Flowering Time | Oct-Mar |