Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Betony

Facts
Scientific Name: 
Stachys officinalis
Height: 
30cm
Also Known As: 
Wood Betony, Bishopswort, Devil's-plaything
Information
Description: 

The plant stem has a fine coating of hairs that point downward while the oblong, bluntly toothed leaves are mainly confined to a rosette at the base  of the plant. It blooms from June  -

Habitat: 

A wide range of habitats including: Grassland, Heaths, Meadows, Open woodland and Hedge bankings,

Uses: 

It was once used to treat a wide range of ailments, from being a tonic to treating wounds.

Did You Know?: 

The leaves can be used to make tea.