- Prunella vulgaris L. - Selfheal - Lamiaceae
© Roy Anderson
© Alan Hill
© Alan Hill
(Map updated: March 2008)
© John Wilde
A native, perennial species of meadows, pastures and other grassy habitats; common throughout Northern Ireland.
The plant grows up to 9 ins (c. 22 cm), has pointed oval leaves which are scarcely toothed, and an oblong head of violet-coloured flowers produced from dark purple persistent calyces.
All names: Prunella vulgaris L.