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Scutellaria
Also called Skullcaps, Huachuca Skullcap
Scutellaria, or skullcaps, is a genus of mostly herbaceous perennials and annuals in the mint family, with some subshrubs and aquatic species. Most grow in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil.
Scutellaria is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. They are known commonly as skullcaps. The generic name is derived from the Latin scutella, meaning "a small dish, tray or platter", or "little dish", referring to the shape of the calyx. The common name alludes to the resemblance of the same structure to "miniature medieval helmets". The genus has a subcosmopolitan distribution, with species occurring nearly worldwide, mainly in temperate regions.
Baikal Skullcap · Barbed Skullcap · Costa Rican Skullcap · Marsh skullcap · Blue skullcap · Dwarf skullcap
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