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Self-heal
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Prunella vulgaris
Tough little purple flower-heads pop up in lawns and parks. People long ago thought it could heal cuts — that's how it got its name.
Height
20 cm
Blooms
Jun–Sep
Family
Mint (Lamiaceae)
Latin name
Prunella vulgaris
Where to find
- Lawns and short grass
- Roadsides
- Pasture