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Pronunciation: STAY-kis aj-oo-GO-i-dees RI-ji-da
Common name: Rigid hedge nettle
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Habitat: Moist places to 8000', montane coniferous
forest, mountains of San Diego Co. north
Blooming period: May to September
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Stachys
2) ajugoides 3) rigida