Hoary Skullcap - Scutellaria incana

The stems are covered in fine, white hairs, which is where it gets the name 'hoary'. 'Skullcap' refers to the skull-shaped calyx of the flower.

Habitat: Rural, native garden

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Patomarazul

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Nice close up! Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks, this was my first time capturing the flowers. Next time, I'll have to remember to photograph the leaves as well, lol. Posted 5 years ago

The Hoary skullcap

''Scutellaria incana'', the hoary skullcap or downy skullcap, is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae and is native to North America. It is a perennial and is primarily found in the eastern United States as well as some parts of the Midwest.

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Similar species: Lamiales

Species identified by Christine Young