Found growing in Lynn Headwaters in a couple of very wet places (ditch margin, seep) some months ago, some kind of scutellaria suspected but unable to get it so far on net. Plants collapsed about two months ago. Stems were definitely four-sided. I'm not sure of picture protocols here but will start with this small one of whole plant, about 35 cm high, and one of flower head, can include more with higher res if needed. Colour is not perfect but close. Any ID help appreciated. Thanks, Sarlo
I don't believe that divided leaf is from the plant asked about, and I don't see a spur on the flower.
Yes, no spurs on the flowers and leaves were not lobed nor pointed, so no delphinium. As for Ajuga / bugleweed, the leaves were not tinged in any way bronzy-purple, just plain dark green. The flower is about right, though, and it looks like the leaves can be green, per this Cdn site: http://www.em.ca/garden/per_ajuga_reptans.html . The flowers in those pics are flatter and more numerous but this may have something to do with cultivation. I agree skullcap looks less likely now, had thought Ajuga had more pointed leaves, but . . . best guess so far.
The more i look, the more it seems that A reptans is not just the best guess but the real thing. The idea about pointed lobed leaves for bugleweed is now seen to have arisen because that common name is shared by the unrelated -- though also mint family -- Lycopus virginicus. Though A reptans is widespread, it is not native to North America, and seems not to be found in all states and provinces. Your call was both fast and accurate on a somewhat obscure plant, and i appreciate it deeply. Thanks, Sarlo
