Stachys hyssopifolia explained

Stachys hyssopifolia, commonly known as hyssop-leaf hedge-nettle, rough hedge-nettle hyssop-leaved hedgenettle, and hyssop hedge-nettle is a species of flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae).^[1]

Conservation status in the United States

It is listed as endangered in Connecticut, ^[2] and in Florida.^[1] It is also listed as threatened in New York (state) and Rhode Island^[1] and as extirpated in Pennsylvania.^[1] It is listed on the watch list of MESA, protected under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (M.G.L. c. 131A).^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Plants Profile for Stachys hyssopifolia (Hyssopleaf hedgenettle) . plants.usda.gov . 26 March 2020.
2. Web site: Connecticut's Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species 2015. State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bureau of Natural Resources. 1 February 2018. (Note: This list is newer than the one used by plants.usda.gov and is more up-to-date)
3. Web site: List of Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern species . Mass.gov.