33,120 observationsNNA
hedge woundwort
Stachys sylvatica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Lamiaceae ›Genus: Stachys
About
Stachys sylvatica, commonly known as hedge woundwort, whitespot, or sometimes as hedge nettle, is a perennial herb growing to 80Â cm tall in woodland and unmanaged grassland. In temperate zones of the northern hemisphere it flowers in July and August. The flowers are purple. The leaves, when crushed or bruised, give off an unpleasant fetid smell.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of hedge woundwort is Stachys sylvatica.
- The hedge woundwort has a conservation status of NNA.
- hedge woundwort belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- hedge woundwort belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- hedge woundwort belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- hedge woundwort belongs to the order Lamiales.
- hedge woundwort belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
- hedge woundwort belongs to the genus Stachys.