Scutellaria muramatsui / Dewanotatsunamisou デワノタツナミソウ

Scutellaria muramatsui is a perennial herb that inhabits rocky areas, which may become submerged in water during flooding of mountain streams. Stems that originate from long underground stems grow to 10-30cm in height, with short, downward-facing hairs. Leaves are in the shape of an ovate or triangular ovate, 2-3.5cm long, with undulate serrations on margins and sparse hairs on surfaces. Inflorescences are 3-5cm long and bear purple labiate flowers with lower lips lacking purple dots. Bloom time: May-June.