Scutellaria epilobiifolia A. Ham.
Scutellaria galericulata L. var. epilobiifolia (A. Ham.) Jordal
Scutellaria galericulata L. var. pubescens Benth.
Scutellaria galericulata L. ssp. pubescens (Benth.) Á. Löve & D. Löve
Scutellaria galericulata L. Common skullcap, marsh skullcap, hooded skullcap
Marsh skullcap is native to Europe, Asia, and much of North America. The species name, galericulata, means "hooded"—a reference to the hooded shape of the flowers. Identification: These perennials are 8-18″ (20-45 cm) in height, rarely reaching 2½′ (80 cm). They favor wet, marshy areas. Leaves are in opposite pairs, with each leaf ⅜-1¾″ (1-5 cm) × ⅛-¾″ (3-20 mm). Leaves have small, widely spaced teeth. Flowers are blue to purplish, tubular, ⅜-¾″ (1-2 cm) long and ⅛-¼″ (5-7 mm) around, with a distinctive shape. Flowers appear from June to September. Fruits are small brown warty nutlets. Medical: This plant is rarely used as a substitute for Scutellaria lateriflora, as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, or sleep aid. Many sources, including us, don't recommend this practice though, because the safety of this species is unconfirmed; because there are over 300 related species, some dangerous; and because negative symptoms have been reported for this one. Online References:
Wildflowers, Ferns & Trees of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah Scutellaria epilobiifolia A. Ham. Scutellaria galericulata L. var. epilobiifolia (A. Ham.) Jordal Scutellaria galericulata L. var. pubescens Benth. Scutellaria galericulata L. ssp. pubescens (Benth.) Á. Löve & D. Löve
Scutellaria galericulata description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 13 Sep 2020. |
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