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Scutellaria californica
Scutellaria californica A. Gray
California Skullcap
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SCCA3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: White to pale yellow, occasionally tinged pink or blue.
Distribution
USA: CAWeb Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Scutellaria californica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Scutellaria californica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Scutellaria californica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-15Research By: TWC Staff