Hedge Woundwort or Hedge Nettle (Stachys sylvatica), nicely lit by the sun in an otherwise shady spot in Badby Wood, in July 2021. The flowers are popular with Bees, and traditionally the plant has been used medicinally, for the treatment of wounds and other purposes. The leaves don't sting but do give off an unpleasant, astringent smell if crushed.

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