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Scutellaria ovata ssp. virginiana
Scutellaria ovata Hill ssp. virginiana Epling
Virginia Skullcap, Heart-leaved Skullcap
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Synonym(s): Scutellaria ovata var. virginiana
USDA Symbol: SCOVV3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple , VioletBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: MD , PA , VA , WVNative Habitat: Shale barrens, dry, rocky open forests and woodlands.
Bibliography
Bibref 1819 - Flora of Virginia (2013) Weakley, A; Ludwig, J.C.; Townsend, J.F.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Scutellaria ovata ssp. virginiana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Scutellaria ovata ssp. virginiana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Scutellaria ovata ssp. virginiana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-25Research By: CBR