Common Self Heal
Taken at Strathclyde Park on 13th July 2024 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode.
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Common Self Heal.
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AKA: 		Prunella vulgaris.
Lamiales.
Lamiaceae.
Herbaceous plant.
Carpenter's Herb
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Feature:
 Moist areas, wasteland, and grassland.
5 - 30 cms high.
Self-heal is edible: the young leaves and stems can be eaten raw in salads; the whole plant can be boiled and eaten as a potherb; and the aerial parts of the plant can be powdered and brewed in a cold infusion to make a tasty beverage.