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Scutellaria potosina ssp. potosina
Scutellaria potosina Brandegee ssp. potosina
Mexican Skullcap
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SCPOP3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , TXNative Habitat: Rocky or sandy areas, washes, streambanks, hillsides.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterResearch Literature
Reslit 3155 - A taxonomic overview of Scutellaria, Section Resinosa (Lamiaceae) (1994) B. L. TurnerThis information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Scutellaria potosina ssp. potosina in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Scutellaria potosina ssp. potosina in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Scutellaria potosina ssp. potosina
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-25Research By: CBR