Teucrium scorodonia L.

Size

Teucrium scorodonia L. grows to an average height of 30 to 60 centimetres (12 to 24 inches). It is a hairy herbaceous perennial plant with erect, branched stems.

Leaf Characteristics

Its leaves have petioles, bear irregular teeth, are shaped from triangular-ovate to oblong, and have a lightly wrinkled texture.

Inflorescence Structure

The inflorescence is made up of one-sided pale green or yellowish flowers, with all flowers facing the same direction. These flowers hold four stamens that have reddish or violet filaments.

Flower Morphology

The flowers grow from the axils of the upper leaves; they are hermaphrodite, covered in dense short hairs, bilabiate, and lack an upper lip, which is characteristic of all Teucrium species.

Flowering Period

Flowering occurs from June through August.

Pollination

This species is mainly pollinated by Hymenoptera.

Habitat and Altitude Range

Teucrium scorodonia prefers sandy soils in woodland and acid heaths, and grows at altitudes ranging from 0 to 1,500 metres (0 to 4,921 feet) above sea level.