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Ajuga reptans, commonly known as carpet bugleweed, spreads across the ground vegetatively through the use of stolons, which are also referred to as runners.1
These specialized structures allow the plant to form colonies of leaf rosettes in its natural habitats, such as damp meadows or woodlands. This method of vegetative reproduction enables the plant to regenerate and expand its coverage efficiently.12