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Stachys recta

Perennial Yellow Woundwort, Stiff Hedgenettle
Also known as: Betonica adscendens Walther, 1802 +6 more
  • Betonica adscendens Walther, 1802
  • Betonica hirta Gouan, 1762
  • Betonica recta (L.) Baill.
  • Ortostachys recta (L.) Fourr.
  • Prasium stachys E.H.L.Krause
  • Sideritis hirsuta Gouan, 1764
  • Stachys czernjaevii Schost., 1940
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Stachys recta (commonly known as Perennial Yellow-woundwort or Stiff hedgenettle) is a herbaceous perennial within the Lamiaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, North Caucasus, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baltic States, District of Columbia, Great Britain, New York
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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