Lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina)
Introduction
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Lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina)
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 8 Jul 2017
This plant's name is derived from the shape of its leaves which resemble a real lamb's ears. The genus name, Stachys, is Greek and means "an ear of grain," referring to the shape of the flower spikes. Byzantina refers to the plant's Middle Eastern origin.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.624545
Longitude
1.433134