Selfheal

Common name : Selfheal

Latin name : Prunell vulgaris

A member of the Dead-nettle family (Lamiaceae)

“Selfheal is a low-growing, creeping plant that likes the short turf of grasslands, roadside verges or even lawns. Its clusters of violet flowers appear in summer” the Wildlife trusts

Neat little flower heads – look closely to see the pretty purple flowers and tiny hairs! Seen at Tidemills nature reserve.