This is a quite common plant of boggy ground and waterside. It has long lanceolate leaves and ornate markings on the flowers which are paler and larger than the common Hedge Woundwort (Stachys sylvatica).
Banks of River Inny near Athlone, Ireland 8th October 2004
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Added on 11th October 2004, amended February 5th 2005