Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Lamb's-ear |
| Scientific Name | Stachys byzantina |
| Main Color | White |
| Plant Type |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Flowering | Jun - Sep |
| Image | Stachys-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Kings Langley |
| Country Found | UK |
Flower Details
Description
A soft, low-growing perennial with velvety, silvery leaves resembling a lamb’s ear. In summer, it produces small spikes of purplish-pink flowers. Often used as groundcover in ornamental gardens.
Distribution
Native to the Middle East and Caucasus region. Widely cultivated in UK gardens but rarely naturalised.
Medicinal/Other Uses
Historically used for wound dressings due to its absorbent and soft leaves. Sometimes used as a natural bandage in medieval Europe.
Edibility
Leaves are technically edible, but very fibrous and not commonly eaten.
Human Toxicity
Non_ToxicGenerally safe, but the dense hairs on the leaves may cause mild irritation if swallowed in quantity.
Pet Toxicity
Not Toxic
Active Compounds
Essential oils, tannins, flavonoids.