Stachys sylvatica is the Latin name coined by Linnaeus for this species. It is indeed a plant of sylvan glades and woodland rides. The common name Hedge Woundwort is also indicative of its habitat as well as alluding to the perceived medical use in earlier times.

 Often found among Stinging Nettles and is of the Lamium genus sometimes referred to as Dead-nettles i.e. no sting. Hedge Woundwort is much visited by bees.