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Betonica officinalis L.

betony (Lamiaceae / Labiatae)

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Synonym | Stachys officinalis (L.) Trevis.

Betonica officinalis is widespread in England and Wales, but only found at scattered locations in Ireland and Scotland.

Creuse (23), France; 2013-07-15

 betony / Betonica officinalis: _Betonica officinalis_ is widespread in England and Wales, but only found at scattered locations in Ireland and Scotland.

A dwarf variant of maritime cliffs is sometimes recognised as Betonica officinalis var. nana.

Nolton Haven (VC45: Pembrokeshire); 2011-07-14

 betony / Betonica officinalis: A dwarf variant of maritime cliffs is sometimes recognised as _Betonica officinalis_ var. _nana_.

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