Betony

Description:

Stachys officinalis is a perennial grassland herb growing to 30 to 60 cm in height. Its leaves are stalked on upright stems, narrowly oval, with a heart-shaped base, with a somewhat wrinkled texture and toothed margins. The calyx is 5–7 mm long, with 5 teeth, edged with bristles. The corolla 1–1.5 cm long. Its upper lip flat, almost straight when seen from the side. The anthers stick straight out. It flowers in mid summer from July to September. This plant is famous for its medicinal uses from ancient times.

Habitat:

Mountain meadow, Nature park Velebit