Family: Lamiaceae
Leonard's skullcap, smooth small skullcap
[Scutellaria ambigua Nutt., more...]
Derek Anderson
Aaron Carlson
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium (UWSP)
Etymology: Scutellaria: from Latin scutella, "a small dish, tray or platter," and referring to the sepals which appear this way during the fruiting period
Plants: erect, perennial, 3"-8" tall, aromatic forb, square stems, hairs without glands
Leaves: opposite, main leaves stalkless, usually with 2 pairs of side veins
Flowers: pink, 5-parted, 1/4"-1/3' long; blooms June-July
Fruits: 1-seeded nutlet
Habitat: dry; prairies, woods
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 3"-8" tall, aromatic forb, square stems, hairs without glands
Leaves: opposite, main leaves stalkless, usually with 2 pairs of side veins
Flowers: pink, 5-parted, 1/4"-1/3' long; blooms June-July
Fruits: 1-seeded nutlet
Habitat: dry; prairies, woods
Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 6 Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Aaron Carlson
Merel R. Black
Derek Anderson
Kenneth J. Sytsma
