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Common Self-heal

Prunella vulgaris

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Field Notes

Description:

var. lanceolata. Smaller, upright plant. Green, lanceolate shaped leaves with slight serration. Flowers grow in a cluster at the top of a stem. Purple above and whitish below. Edible. Medicinal.

Habitat:

Slightly wooded area next to a meadow.

Notes:

Young leaves and stems may be eaten raw, whole plant can be boiled, whole plant may be used medicinally.

Reference Links:

Prunella vulgaris, Prunella vulgaris Self-Heal PFAF Plant Database

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