Stachys Sylvatica Collection

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) flying to Hedge woundwort (Stachys sylvatica) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Antique botany illustration: Woundwort, Stachys sylvatica

Flowering plants (Angiospermae, Lamiaceae), hand-colored wood engraving, published in 1887
Flowering plants (Angiospermae, Lamiaceae): 1-3) Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis); 4-6) Black horehound (Ballota nigra); 7-9) Marsh woundwort (Stachys palustris); 10) Alpine woundwort (Stachys alpina)

Hedge Woundwort, Stachys Sylvatica (colour litho)
2802681 Hedge Woundwort, Stachys Sylvatica (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hedge Woundwort, Stachys Sylvatica)

Stachys sylvatica; Hedge Woundwort

Stachys sylvatica, Hedge Woundwort

Stachys x ambigua
Hedge x Marsh Woundwort (Stachys x ambigua) flowering in Dorset, England

Hedge woundwort (Stachys sylvatica) stem and flowers. Photographed in England

Plant stem trichomes, light micrograph
Plant stem trichomes. Polarised light micrograph of simple multicellular hairs (trichomes) on the surface (epidermis) of a stem of hedge woundwort (Stachys sylvatica)

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Hedge Woundwort (Stachys sylvatica), a beloved flowering plant native to Monmouthshire and beyond. In this captivating scene, a Garden Bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) gracefully alights on its vibrant spires, sipping nectar amidst the lush foliage. Delve into the rich history of this botanical marvel through the lens of an antique botany illustration, published in 1887, showcasing its intricate details and allure. From the intricately hand-colored wood engravings of its Angiospermae (flowering plant) family, Lamiaceae, to the stunning color lithographs, Hedge Woundwort continues to captivate botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. Observe its unique stem trichomes up close in this light micrograph, revealing the intricate world hidden within its humble form.