Description
Scutellaria glaphymstachys (also called glaucous skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are simple, opposite, and lance-shaped. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria glaphymstachys is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scutellaria glaphymstachys is a small, two-lipped, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of cotyledons.