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Search Term(s): Scutellaria elliptica var. elliptica   (1 record found)

LAMIACEAE
Mint Family
Scutellaria elliptica var. elliptica  (hairy skullcap)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Scutellaria: saucer, or shield-shaped; elliptica: elliptical, about twice as long as wide
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June-July
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
4
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
The variety hirsuta has stipitate glands and occurs from Pennsylvania, west to Michigan and south.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forest Interior (Upland Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Upland Coastal Plain)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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