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Scutellaria potosina var. tessellata
Scutellaria potosina Brandegee var. tessellata (Epling) B.L. Turner
Mexican Skullcap
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Synonym(s): Scutellaria potosina ssp. parviflora, Scutellaria tessellata
USDA Symbol: SCPOT
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This taxon appears as Scutellaria potosina ssp. potosina var. tessellata on the USDA PLANTS Database website.
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, canyon bottoms.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Naval Air Station Kingsville - Kingsville, TX
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 var. tessellata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Scutellaria potosina var. tessellata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Scutellaria potosina var. tessellata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-24Research By: CBR