Creeping Charlie

Glechoma hederacea is a member of the Lamiaceae family and is known by several common names, including ground-ivy, gill-over-the-ground, and alehoof. It is a creeping plant that spreads along the ground and is often found in a wide range of habitats. The species is native to and widely distributed in areas such as Labrador, Newfoundland, Alberta, and various European countries. It is sometimes confused with Lysimachia nummularia, which is also called creeping jenny. The plant is used in culinary contexts, particularly as a salad green.