Field Book of Western Wild Flowers, New York, 1915, identification, west US, wildflowers, Margaret Neilson Armstrong, Margaret Neilson Armstrong, Stachys Sciliata, hedgenettle, Stachys Chamissonis Var Cooleyae, coastal hedgenettle, taxonomy: family = Lamiaceae, women in science, The illustration features a detailed depiction of a Hedge Nettle, scientifically known as Stachys ciliate. The plant is portrayed with a tall, slender stem adorned with elongated, pointed leaves that have slightly serrated edges. At the top of the stem, clusters of small, tubular flowers are illustrated, showcasing their delicate shape. Each flower blooms from a short section of the stem, contributing to the plant's overall vertical elegance. The leaves are shown in various orientations, emphasizing their textured surface and prominent veins, while the entire composition is rendered with meticulous attention to botanical accuracy. The artist's initials are visible, hinting at a thoughtful and skilled hand behin