Mad-dog Skullcap – Scutellaria lateriflora

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Appearance
: Scutellaria lateriflora is a herbaceous perennial known for its opposite leaves and tiny, two-lipped, blue to purple flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are opposite, lance-shaped, and toothed along the margins.

Flowers: The plant produces small, blue to purple, two-lipped flowers with a hood-like structure at the base.

Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands, along stream banks, and in damp meadows.

Distribution: Mad-dog skullcap is native to North America.

Occurrence
Found throughout marshy areas on the property

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