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Self-heal Mint/Dead-nettle family
Prunella vulgaris Labiatae/Lamiaceae

A hairy, spreading plant, common in grassland. The name comes from its medicinal use to staunch and heal wounds. The flower is usually purple, but occasionally it can be pale lilac or white.

Self-heal plants Self-heal flower-head

Lilac flower White flower
Pale lilac flower White flower




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