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Marsh Woundwort - Stachys palustris

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Marsh Woundwort Marsh Woundwort - Stachys palustris dylan Wider Bristol Region 6 Sep 2022, 5:15 p.m. 13 Jul 2022, 10:58 a.m.
Marsh Woundwort Marsh Woundwort - Stachys palustris dylan Wider Bristol Region 6 Sep 2022, 5:15 p.m. 13 Jul 2022, 10:58 a.m.
Marsh Woundwort Marsh Woundwort - Stachys palustris dylan Wider Bristol Region 6 Sep 2022, 5:15 p.m. 13 Jul 2022, 10:58 a.m.
Marsh Woundwort Marsh Woundwort - Stachys palustris dylan Wider Bristol Region 6 Sep 2022, 5:15 p.m. 13 Jul 2022, 10:58 a.m.
Marsh Woundwort Marsh Woundwort - Stachys palustris dylan South Gloucester 24 Jul 2023, 12:07 p.m. 23 Jul 2023, 3:55 p.m.
Marsh Woundwort Marsh Woundwort - Stachys palustris dylan South Gloucester 24 Jul 2023, 12:07 p.m. 23 Jul 2023, 3:55 p.m.

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Species Description

Stace 4:

Stachys palustris L. - Marsh Foundwort.

Erect, slightly-smelling, hairy perennial to 1m, with stalked glands in upper parts, with strong more or less surface rhizomes developing slight swellings at tips late in year; upper and middle stem-leaves sessile, narrowly oblong-ovate, cordate to rounded at base; corolla pinkish-purple, 12-15mm; 2n=102. Native; damp places, by rivers and ponds, and on rough ground; common over most of British Isles.

Key:

  • Bracteoles 0 or minute
  • Middle and upper stem-leaves sessile