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- Spice and medicinal plant Gundermann - A profile
- Gundermann - a profile
- Gundermann - related to thyme and basil
- The fruit of Gundermanns are Klausen
- Gundermann is hard to fight
- Tips
The Gundermann spreads quickly over subterranean foothills
Spice and medicinal plant Gundermann - A profile
Gundermann or Gundelrebe is a spice and herb herb that is native to Europe and occurs on nutrient-rich soils. Occasionally, it is grown in the garden to cover shady areas when it can quickly become a plague. A small profile about the versatile plant.
Gundermann - a profile
Gundermann - related to thyme and basil
Gundermann is widely related to the more popular herbs thyme and basil. Similar to these, the Gundermann leaves exude a slightly sharp, aromatic scent when grated between the fingers.
There are some similar plants such as the Creeping Günsel, the Red Deadnettle, Ivy or the Small Brownelle, which are often confused with the Gundermann.
Typical is the aromatic scent. Also by the size of the leaves and the shape of the flowers can be determined the Gundelrebe.
The fruit of Gundermanns are Klausen
Gundermann forms so-called Klausen fruits after fertilization. They break up into four parts, each of which produces a single nut fruit, the Klause. It is covered with a slightly sticky film. As a result, she hangs from the fur of passing animals and multiplies the Gundermann in this way.
Gundermann is hard to fight
The Gundelrebe forms very long, above-ground foothills, with which it spreads throughout the garden and also displaces the lawn.
Fighting is not easy and requires a lot of manual labor. So that other plants are not displaced and also fungal diseases do not spread, Gundermann should be kept absolutely in check.
Tips
Gundermann has the function of a pointing plant in gardening and landscaping. Where the herb grows, the soil is very nitrogen-rich. This is why Gundelrebe is also found frequently in the vicinity of nitrogen-rich soils preferring stinging nettles.