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Stachys hyssopifolia subsp. ambigua

Gray

Hsiang Su, Hyssopleaf Hedgenettle

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Stachys hyssopifolia, commonly known as hyssop-leaf hedge-nettle, rough hedge-nettle hyssop-leaved hedgenettle, and hyssop hedge-nettle is a species of flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae).

Description

A herbaceous plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae) with hyssop-like leaves, native to temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Japan, North America, USA,

Notes

There are about 300 Stachys species.

Synonyms

Stachys aspera (Michx.)

References (1)

  • Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/

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