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Woodland flower ID Please

NollieNollie Posts: 7,490
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This has suddenly appeared in the woods near me, it looks a bit like a Salvia, is it? Slight aromatic/medicinal scent to the leaves. 


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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,367
    Salvia glutinosa


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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,126

     Yes, Salvia glutinosa https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/16333/Salvia-glutinosa/Details

    Very pretty! I'd have it in my garden if I can get hold of some seed. Maybe next year.

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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,275
    Hello Nollie - it looks like either Salvia glutinosa or Salvia koyamae
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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,367
    The stickiness of Salvia glutinosa is very noticeable and it's a more upright plant. Neither of these can be seen in the photo. Did you test it for stickiness, Nollie? Have you a photo of the plant growing?


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  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,490
    Hello, yes it’s definitely a bit sticky and it’s very upright, so thank you everyone for the ID. I don’t have a photo of it growing, just this sample I plucked this morning - there was lots of it so I didn’t feel too guilty about that. I might have to take some cuttings, perfect for my woodland border!
    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
  • stellabriggs12stellabriggs12 Posts: 3
    Nollie said:
    This has suddenly appeared in the woods near me, it looks a bit like a Salvia, is it? Slight aromatic/medicinal scent to the leaves. 


    Oh, I think that is actually normal for leaves on summer season. 
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