Ground elder is a perennial plant with a strong and long root system. The roots are horizontal and creeping, forming extensive colonies connected by a single root.

Small, white flowers are arranged in complex compound umbels, consisting of 20-30 rays. The fertile part is only the upper, central umbel, which produces seeds.

Ground elder typically blooms for about a month, usually in the first half of summer, although there are cases where it continues flowering into August. The seeds ripen in August. The plant reproduces both vegetatively and through seeds.

Young leaves and pickled stems are suitable for consumption as salads. The leaves have a pleasant aroma and are used as a seasoning for various dishes.

In folk medicine, ground elder is used to treat hypovitaminosis, gastrointestinal, kidney, and bladder diseases. Externally, it is used for joint pain, especially in cases of gout. It is a persistent weed in vegetable gardens due to its robust root system.

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