Marsh Woundwort |
Stachys palustris |
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Carl Farmer |
Common in damp lowland habitats. Flower c 12-15 mm long. Plant typically 60-80 cm tall. ID: Leaves strap-shaped, very hairy, well over 3x as long as broad and the upper unstalked. Flower light or medium purple with extensive white blotches as in pic below. Other features: Lower leaves have stalks < 5 mm. Flowers in whorls of about 6 in axils of bracts which are like the leaves, becoming smaller as you go upwards. |
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Carl Farmer |
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Carl Farmer |