Marsh Woundwort
Marsh Woundwort colony in damp grassland
Flower spike
Whirl of flowers
Close-up of flowers
Side view of flowers with calyx
Leaves
Stachys palustris
Lamiaceae
June to September
It is found throughout the country.
See the BSBI distribution map for Marsh Woundwort
It grows in damp places by fresh water, such as, canals, ditches,
ponds, rivers and streams.
Marsh Woundwort is a native, perennial herb growing up to 1m.
The flowers are in whirls on a spike.
They are pink/purple, up to 18mm and with dark red prominent bracts.
The stems are square, lanceolate and narrower than those of
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Marsh Woundwort colony in damp grassland
Flower spike
Whirl of flowers
Close-up of flowers
Side view of flowers with calyx
Leaves
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