Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Stachys coccinea Jacquin
(Scarlet Hedge Nettle)


Family: Lamiaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Stachys coccinea is a slightly pinkish red mint, one of the most common in the lower to middle elevations of the Gila National Forest. It is usually branched from the base. The leaves are serrate and cordate. The corolla tubes are long and extend well beyond the bracts. Stachys coccinea is found among rocks, and in rocky creekbeds.
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Stachys coccinea, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Burro Mtns., Thompson Canyon, June 13, 2007



Stachys coccinea, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Burro Mtns., Thompson Canyon, June 13, 2007



Stachys coccinea, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, City of Rocks, July 26, 2009



Stachys coccinea, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, City of Rocks, July 26, 2009



Stachys coccinea, macro of four smooth nutlets, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Bill Evans Road, October 14, 2009



Stachys coccinea, macro of lateral view of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Bill Evans Road, October 14, 2009



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