California Skullcap

(Scutellaria californica)

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Description

Scutellaria californica, the California skullcap, is a species of plant endemic to California. It is found in the scrub and low elevation mountains of Northern California. It is a small plant growing up to half a meter high, bearing small, white or yellowish snapdragon-like flowers which are said to smell of apples. The leaves are green and arranged oppositely on the erect stem.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Lamiales
Family:Lamiaceae
Genus:Scutellaria
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