Scutellaria potosina
Mexican Skullcap
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Scutellaria potosina (commonly known as Mexican skullcap) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Scutellaria genus, encompassing over 450 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms