Yellow Archangel

Yellow Archangel - Lamiastrum galeobdolon Lamiastrum galeobdolon

 

Colour: Yellow
Flowering: May - June
Height: Up to 20" (50 cm)
Family: Labiatae
   

Yellow Archangel    

Yellow Archangel, sometimes called Yellow Deadnettle, is and invasive plant found in damp woodland and hedgerows. It is very similar to other dead nettles, but the hooded, yellow flower is a different shape. The leaves are pointed and serrated.

This plant was used in herbal medicine to stop bleeding and to treat sores and ulcers.

 

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