Common varieties of Prunella vulgaris

Prunella vulgaris

The flowering period of Prunella vulgaris is from April to June, and the fruiting period is from July to October. The flowers come in colors such as purple, purple-red, purple-blue, etc. The fruit is long and yellowish brown in color. The rhizome grows close to the ground, and roots can grow on each new node. The stems can be up to 30 cm tall. It has high medicinal value.

Mountain Spinach

The flowering period of mountain spinach is from May to July, and the fruiting period is from August to September. The outer tepals of the plant's corolla are mainly purple or red, while the petals are mainly dark purple or lavender. The rhizomes grow in the ground. It has certain edible value.

Prunella vulgaris

There are also many varieties of large-flowered selfheal, including feathery leaves, rose-red flowers, magenta flowers, red flowers, white flowers, and deep purple-violet flowers. Prunella vulgaris is native to Europe and the plant can grow up to 15 cm in height. It has certain ornamental value. Its flowering time is summer.

Prunella vulgaris

The rhizomes of Prunella vulgaris grow close to the ground, and the flowering and fruiting period is from June to January of the following year. The origin is Sichuan, Yunnan and other places. The outer tepals of the plant's corolla are purple.

Prunella vulgaris

The flowering period of narrow-leaved selfheal is from April to June, and the fruiting period is from July to October. The rhizomes grow close to the ground, and most of them grow on roadsides or hillsides at an altitude of 700 meters. It has certain medicinal value. The fruit is very small and yellow-brown in color.

Prunella vulgaris

The flowering period of white flowered selfheal is from June to July, the fruit ripens in late August, and by mid-October, the whole plant begins to turn yellow and wither. The plant can grow up to 25 cm in height and has some feeding value.