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Alpine skullcap

Scutellaria alpina

Photo by Jopy
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Field Notes

Description:

Alpine skullcap have four-angled stems and opposite leaves. The flowers have upper and lower lips. The genus is most easily recognized by the typical shield on the calyx.

Habitat:

Widespread in temperate regions and on tropic mountains.

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Comments (3)

thank you! I love them, too :-)
Great shot...I love Scutellarias!

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