Scutellaria galericulata
Scutellaria galericulata marsh skullcap
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Habitat & Range
Frequent in swamps, bogs, and marshy meadows. Prefers full sun to light shade and wet conditions.
Present throughout the state, less common in the south.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | OBL |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | OBL |
Phenology
Flowers from June to August.
Characteristics
Flowers blue, tubular; 2-lipped corolla; short, 2-lipped calyx
Leaves opposite in pairs; ovate-oblong to lanceolate; crenate-serrate; rounded to sub-cordate at base; up to 2 inches long
Stem pubescent on angles with recurved hairs
Fruit spherical, brown capsule with 4 nutlets; forms inside the calyx; each nutles has 2 ovules that may turn into seeds
Height up to 2 feet
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Faunal Associations
Primary pollinators are long-tongued bees. Some butterflies visit the flowers for nectar.
Scutellaria galericulata marsh skullcap
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Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
marsh skullcap
common skullcap
hooded skullcap
