Scutellaria cardiophylla explained

Scutellaria cardiophylla, known as gulf skullcap and heartleaf skullcap,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the mint family. It is native to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma; it is considered a rare/imperiled species across most of its range.[1] Skullcaps get their name from (and are recognized by) their crested calyx.[2]

Its habitat may be rocky or sandy soil in seepage areas, ancient fields, banks, grassy regions in open woodlands, and woodland edges.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scutellaria cardiophylla - Engelm. & Gray . explorer.natureserve.org . NatureServe . 2018-11-05 . en.
  2. Web site: Plants of Louisiana . 2024-09-09 . warcapps.usgs.gov.