Description: A native, perennial species of meadows, pastures and other grassy habitats; common throughout Northern Ireland.

The plant grows up to 9 ins (c. 22 cm), has pointed oval leaves which are scarcely toothed, and an oblong head of violet-coloured flowers produced from dark purple persistent calyces.

All names: Prunella vulgaris L.

Distribution Map from NBN: Prunella vulgaris at National Biodiversity Network mapping facility, data for UK.

iNaturalist: Prunella vulgaris at iNaturalist World Species Observations database.