Ground Ivy

Ground Ivy is an evergreen, meaning the leaves are available almost all year round. It flowers in the summer and autumn.

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Look:

Ground Ivy leaves are bright green and rosette/kidney shaped and the plant grows in a webbed, trailing way along the ground much like an ivy would, hence the name. (It is not however a member of the ivy family). In the summer it has small purple flowers.

Habitat:

Ground Ivy grows abundantly, it can be found in woodlands, hedgerows and grassland.

Edibility:

Ground Ivy has a fragrant, herbal flavour. It's a delicate cross between mint and thyme and as a result lends itself perfectly to both sweet and savoury dishes. The younger leaves can be used as a leafy vegetable, like spinach would be. It can also be infused into syrups and dairy, in the restaurant we did a fun twist on a mint chocolate dessert, with a Ground Ivy pannacotta and a dark chocolate cremeux.