[The Mint Family East of the Cascade Mts.]
Skullcaps East the Cascade Mts.

The Genus Scutellaria

Dwarf Skullcap: Scutellaria nana

1. Narrow-leaved Skullcap: Scutellaria angustifolia - Corolla blue, measuring from 24-32 mm long, the throat open. Leaves fairly broad at the base, tapering quickly to fairly long petioles from 5-15 mm long.

2. Snapdragon Skullcap: Scutellaria antirrhinoides - Corolla blue, from 15-22 mm long, the throat nearly closed by the palate. Leaves fairly broad at the base, tapering quickly to long petioles from 5-15 mm long.

3. Marsh Skullcap, Hooded Skullcap, Willow-weed Skullcap: Scutellaria galericulata - Corolla blue, marked with white, measuring 12-15 mm long. Leaves broader at the base, narrowing abruptly to short petioles.

4. Blue Skullcap, Mad-dog Skullcap, Madweed: Scutellaria lateriflora -

5. Dwarf Skullcap: Scutellaria nana - Corolla cream or pale yellowish and marked with purple, measuring 14-21 mm long. Leaves taper gradually to short petioles.

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