Can I grow bugleweed from seed?
Bugleweed plants are easy to grow from seed. Start seeds indoors in the early spring. Divide these plants when they grow too crowded in the spring or fall, or propagate by seed. Bugleweed forms a compact, dense mat that has beautiful, small clusters of purple flowers that appear in mid to late spring.
Is bugleweed safe to eat?
They are edible in small numbers, however as the leaves get old, they also get more bitter. They are used somewhat-commonly in salads and tea. The leaves of Ajuga reptans are also eaten raw. It has also been proven that Bugleweed reduces prolactin in women. Ajuga, also called Bugleweed, is deer and rabbit-resistant, and readily adapts to a variety of conditions. Ajuga can be planted in full sun, part sun, and full shade locations, and it tolerates a wide range of soils, although it can be susceptible to root rot in very wet sites.
How to consume bugleweed?
Bugleweed can be taken as tea or tincture and is used to relieve some of the symptoms associated with an overactive thyroid gland, such as a rapid pulse, palpitations, nervousness, anxiety and insomnia. Long-term or high-dose use of the herb may cause an enlarged thyroid. Bugleweed should not be used by individuals with hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone) or an enlarged thyroid gland. Pregnant or nursing women should also avoid bugleweed because of its potential effects on their children and breast milk production.
What are the downsides of duckweed?
Its messy matted appearance obstructs water reflections and the water below. Exceptional Growth Rate: some duckweed is invasive and competes with native vegetation. This can disrupt natural aquatic ecosystems. Reduced Sunlight Penetration: duckweed blocks light from organisms and plants dependent on photosynthesis. Is Duckweed harmful or dangerous? Duckweed is primarily an aesthetic issue and poses no direct health threat to people or pets. It does encourage the growth of a form of bacteria that can kill fish, turtles and other plants, but this is rare.