Description
Scutellaria paradoxa (also called Paradox skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has small, blue flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria paradoxa is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scutellaria paradoxa is a small, tubular, two-lipped flower, usually blue or purple in color. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with two small, opposite leaves.