Unlike the other species in the same genus, Scutellaria
stringillosa, a
perennial of 10-40cm tall, occurs in sandy soil on seashores or
close to them, propagating itself by extending slender rhizomes.
Stems and leaves are with pubescent hairs. Leaves are of opposite
phyllotaxis, 1.5-3.5cm long, 1-1.5cm wide, in the shape of an
oblong, with tips round, serrations obtuse on margins. Axils on the
upper parts set two of each blue-purple labiate flower to bloom
facing the same direction. Corollas, 2-2.2cm long, abruptly bend to
stand erect. Bloom time: June-September. |