Scutellaria cypria - Skullcap

Scutellaria cypria - Skullcap

Year
1995
Face Value
0.30
Mint Value
0.87 €
Used Value
0.58 €
Print Run
1010000
Themes
Flora
This stamp features Skullcap, a herbaceous plant represented here with its erect red inflorescences. Although the Latin name on the stamp reads Scupellaria cypria (likely a variation or typo for Scutellaria), the illustration highlights this flora's ability to thrive in rocky environments.
The work of A. Fekih highlights the discreet but resilient beauty of Mediterranean flora. These plants play a crucial role in soil fixation and provide an essential micro-habitat for many insects in the steep areas of Tunisia.