Scutellaria integrifolia

Scutellaria integrifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Scutellaria
Species: S. integrifolia
Binomial name
Scutellaria integrifolia
L.

Scutellaria integrifolia, commonly called helmet flower[1] or helmet skullcap, is a flowering plant in the mint family. It is native to the eastern United States where it is found in openings in mesic, acidic soil. It likely requires disturbance in the form of fire to maintain its appropriate habitat.[2]

Scutellaria integrifolia is identifiable by its narrow, usually entire leaves and densely pubescent stem. It produces a raceme of large blue-purple flowers in late spring through summer.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Scutellaria integrifolia". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  2. ↑ New England Plant Conservation Program Scutellaria integrifolia L. Hyssop Skullcap Conservation and Research Plan for New England
  3. ↑ Alabamaplants
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