Betony - Stachys officinalis
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Betony - Stachys officinalis
Image: © Tony Atkin Taken: 3 Aug 2006
Seen growing by the roadside, this is a very common roadside flower in August in this part of Cornwall. The Latin name for this plant seems to be different depending on which source you consult. I have seen it as Betonica officinalis, Stachys betonica and Stachys officinalis.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.375779
Longitude
-5.075782