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Skullcap

Skullcap is a wet-loving plant found on marshland, riverbanks and pond margins. It’s a member of the mint family, with the ‘tube like’ blue flowers appearing between June and September, which are pollinated by bees.

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Skullcap Scutellaria galericulata

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Skullcap

Plant family: Lamiaceae
Aliases: Common skullcap, hooded skullcap, marsh skullcap
Flowering period: June – September
Flower colour: Blue
Preferred soil type: Moist, fertile soil
Habitat: marshes, river banks, pond margins, damp sites
Status: Common

General information

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