Prunella laciniata(L.) L. Cut-leaved Selfheal

Prunella laciniata(L.) L. - Cut-leaved Selfheal

Scientific Description:

Usually shorter than Prunella vulgaris L., from which it differs by narrower leaves, more abundantly hairy, upper usually ± deeply pinnatifid or lyrate; upper lip of calyx distinctly dentate, sinus between lateral and middle tooth more deeply notched; corolla larger, 12−16 mm, creamy-white, rarely lilac or pale blue-violet. Nutlets larger, 2.5 × 1.5 mm.

 

Flowering time: May−July.

Habitat: Broad−leaved and coniferous forest, meadows, fields, etc., s.l.−1800 m.

 

Reference:

Edmondson JR (1982). Prunella laciniata (L.) L., In: Davis PH (ed.), Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, 7: 296.

Public Description:

Prunella laciniata, known as “cutleaf selfheal”, is native to North Africa, Europe and Southwest Asia. It is a perennial herb with creamy white, rarely lilac or pale blue-violet flowers, and grows up to 40 cm in length. It blooms between May and July and is found in broad-leaved and coniferous forest, meadows, and fields.

 

References:

Anonymous (2016). http://www.tubives.com/index.php?sayfa=1&tax_id=7861/, Accessed date: 16.02.2016.

Dirmenci T (2012). Prunella L., In: Güner, A., Aslan, S., Ekim, T., Vural, M. & Babaç, M.T. (eds.), Türkiye Bitkileri Listesi (Damarlı Bitkiler). Nezahat Gökyiğit Botanik Bahçesi ve Flora Araştırmaları Derneği Yayını. İstanbul, pp. 574.