About Scutellaria racemosa Pers.
Species Baseline Description
Scutellaria racemosa Pers. is a small, odorless herb that displays the typical traits of the mint family: opposite leaves and square stems.
Inflorescence Characteristics
Its inflorescence is made up of axillary flowers with bilabiate, pinkish-purple corollas.
Leaf Morphology
Mature cauline leaves of this species are generally slightly hastate.
Native Distribution
According to Plants of the World Online, Scutellaria racemosa is native to parts of North America.
Habitat Preferences
It most often grows in open habitats including prairies, meadows, rocky slopes, and woodland edges, where well-drained soils are present.
