Yellow-flowered skull cap

Scutellaria orientalis

''Scutellaria orientalis'', also known as yellow-flowered skull cap or yellow helmet flower, is a species of alpine rhizomatous perennial belonging to the genus ''Scutellaria'', and classified under the family Lamiaceae.
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Appearance

The deciduous plant is woody-based, and its leaves are dark green and deeply toothed. The stems grow directly from the ground. Its flowers are yellow, upright tubes with hooded tops up to 3 cm long. They grow very densely together during the prime of the season in summer. The plant has a USDA Zone-5 hardiness level, and is able to grow in the harsh conditions of alpine tundra.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderLamiales
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusScutellaria
SpeciesS. orientalis
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Turkey