ABSTRACT

In this study, we have investigated anatomical characteristics of Prunella L. (Lamiaceae) species; Prunella vulgaris L., Prunella laciniata (L.) L. and Prunella orientalis Bornm. which are growing in Turkey. P. vulgaris among of them has been used for a long time against several diseases in traditional medicine. Anatomical studies were performed on transversal sections leaves and stems and powders of leaves. Figures were drown, the orginal photographs were taken and the anatomical features were given comparatively. Also some distinctive characteristics which can be useful for the determination of the species, have been recorded. The anatomical properties of P. orientalis were represented for the first time in this study.