Prunella sp.
Self-heal, Self-Heal
Family: Lamiaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Prunella sp. (Self-heal) is a non-native California perennial in the Lamiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Salvia: Prunella has dense cylindrical spikes; Salvia has loosely arranged flowers along the stem.; vs Stachys: Prunella flowers are tightly packed into one terminal spike; Stachys flowers are in separated whorls.; vs Ajuga: Prunella forms dense cylindrical spikes; Ajuga has flowers in loose whorls along stem.; vs Mentha: Prunella has one terminal spike; Mentha has multiple rounded clusters stacked up the stem.; vs Penstemon: Prunella has square stems and opposite leaves; Penstemon has round stems and opposite leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Prunella sp. native to California?
No. Prunella sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Prunella sp. belong to?
Prunella sp. is in the Lamiaceae family, genus Prunella.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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