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Marsh Woundwort (Stachys palustris)

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A bristly plant with a creeping rhizome and upright stem. The plant has oblong short-stalked leaves and purple-pink flowers with white markings on the lip. The flower whorls form a loose spike at the top of the plant. The sepals are fused to form a five toothed tube. A poultice made from this plant was once used extensively to cure wounds (including severe injuries). Picture taken at Felmersham Bedfordshire on 22nd July 2006.

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26th Sep 2006 by Diane Earl

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Biology, Science

Key Stages:
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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plant flower wildlife

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