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Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) — wildflower of Ireland

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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