Flora of Derbyshire

The Flora of Derbyshire - Checklist, Maps and Sample Accounts

The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.

Stachys sylvatica

Hedge Woundwort

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Dates link to glossary page
First year: 1789
Latest year: 2007

County Status link to glossary page
Native

Family link to glossary page
Lamiaceae

Total records held link to glossary page
3856

Grid Square Count link to glossary page
1987-2007Ever
Monads: 1723 1804
Tetrads: 687 692
Hectads: 42 42

Conservation Status link to glossary page

Account last edited
Mar 1 2007

Explanation of terms

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Species Details

Hedge Woundwort is a very common native perennial of woods, hedges, disturbed ground and riverbanks, generally on moist fertile soils. Occasionally, it can be found as a garden weed. It has been noted throughout Derbyshire, except for the high moors of the Dark Peak.

Flora of Derbyshire

Maintained by Kevin S. Hutchby

2025