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Scutellaria barbataScutellaria barbataOverview
Scutellaria barbata, the barbed skullcap, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to Asia.
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Life cycle
From seed to productSeed & germination
Ripe **seed** is collected and sown fresh or stored dry; germination is best on a moist, well-drained seedbed.
Seedling & growth
Young plants gain height, branch and build a stable canopy in their first growing season.
Flowering
In season the plant opens **small blue-purple flowers, May–June**, adding colour and nectar for insects.
Fruiting & harvest
Fruit ripens and seed is collected for propagation; **whole plant harvested at flowering, May–July**.
Habitat & conservation
It is native to Asia.
Conservation
Scutellaria barbata has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Scutellaria barbata — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Scutellaria barbata — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q4115797 — Wikidata,