Helmet Skullcap (Scutellaria integrifolia)
I know they don't look like anything special after the flowers have bloomed, but I was delighted to see this large population of Helmet Skullcap in my overgrown backyard habitat this year! I will definitely be collecting seeds for future use!
''Scutellaria integrifolia'', commonly called helmet flower or helmet skullcap, is a flowering plant in the mint family. It is native to the eastern United States where it is found in openings in mesic, acidic soil. It likely requires disturbance in the form of fire to maintain its appropriate habitat.
''Scutellaria integrifolia'' is identifiable by its narrow, usually entire leaves and densely pubescent stem. It produces a raceme of large blue-purple flowers in late spring through summer.
Similar species: Lamiales
By Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Jun 17, 2018. Captured Jun 14, 2018 23:42 in 101 Earl St, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
