hedge woundwort

Stachys sylvatica

Hedge woundwort is a plant that grows in shady places, often in forests and hedges. It has lovely purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies, making it a great friend to nature!

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The hedge woundwort has square, hairy stems and pairs of heart-shaped, toothed leaves. Its clusters of small, hooded, purplish-red flowers, often spotted with white, grow in whorls around the upper stem. The overall plant has a slightly coarse, upright appearance.

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hedge woundwort

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Plantas

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Datos interesantes

Archaeologists have found its ancient seeds at real Viking sites, showing its long history!

Crush a leaf, and you might smell something surprisingly musky or mushroom-like!

Its stems are square, a secret clue that it belongs to the amazing mint family!

This plant can grow happily in shady spots, bringing pops of purple to dark corners.

Habilidades especiales

Hedge woundwort has sticky hairs on its stems and leaves, traditionally used to help staunch bleeding and clean minor wounds.

Its tubular, nectar-rich flowers are perfectly shaped to attract long-tongued bees, ensuring efficient pollination and a sweet reward.

Hedge woundwort can spread using underground rhizomes, allowing it to form dense patches and recover quickly if damaged.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-80 cm
Extensión: 30-60 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 1-2 cm
Temporada de floración: Verano
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen from its tubular flowers.

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

A frequent visitor, drawn by the nectar-rich blooms.

pollinates

Red Admiral butterfly

Vanessa atalanta

Sips nectar, aiding in flower pollination.

Rasgos

Caducifolio

Las plantas caducifolias pierden periódicamente todas sus hojas, por lo general durante el otoño o las estaciones secas.

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.