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Gundermann's flower is bluish to violet
This is the flower of the medicinal plant Gundermann
Gundermann, also known as Gundelrebe, belongs to the mint family. The flower has the typical mint form and a purple color. During flowering, the medicinal plant makes a very pretty sight. The flowers are a popular bee pasture.
The flower of the Gundermann
The flowers grow to three or four pieces from each Blattachsel out. They are hermaphroditic, occasionally male-sterile.
Fertilization is done by insects. The flowers form clumps fruits.
The bluish color and the aromatic scent attract bumblebees and bees, so Gundermann is a good bee pasture in spring.
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The flowering of Gundelrebe begins in April and continues into July, sometimes longer. Outside the heyday, the edible Gundermann is very unremarkable.