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Selfheal

     
 
Selfheal - Prunella vulgaris Prunella vulgaris

 

Colour: Purple
Flowering: June - September
Height: Up to 12" (30 cm)
Family: Labiatae
Selfheal    


 

Selfheal, a member of the mint family, is a common flower throughout Britain. It can be found in in grassland, woods and lawns.


It grows in small spreading clumps with spikes of purple/violet flowers (10-15 mm high).

As its name suggests, it is used in herbal medicine for sore throats and mouth ulcers. In the past it was used to stop bleeding.

 

 

Selfheal - Prunella vulgaris
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