Jun 12 2010
Heal-all
Heal-all (Prunella Vulgaris) may be a weed but it’s good for us. Also known as Selfheal, it’s a medicinal plant with antibacterial qualities that treats a wide variety of illnesses.
My Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide doesn’t call it “non-native” because its presence pre-dates known travel records. Did it come here on its own or did people bring it? A plant this useful may have come with the first travelers across the land bridge from Asia. And now it’s here to stay.
Watch for Heal-all blooming throughout the summer.
(photo by Dianne Machesney)
