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Scrophularia

Scrophularia

9.9
A group of flowering plants called figworts with tube-shaped flowers and square stems
  • noun
  • /ˌskroʊfjuˈlɛriə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Scrophularia plant thrives in moist, shaded areas.

Examples

  • The genus Scrophularia contains several plants with tubular flowers and square stems.

  • Many traditional herbal remedies used Scrophularia species for skin conditions.

  • Scrophularia nodosa is commonly known as the common figwort.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Scrophularia for its unique flowers.

  • The plant Scrophularia, commonly known as figwort, is often found in temperate gardens.

  • The garden was vibrant with various plants, including Scrophularia, which attracted numerous bees.

  • In herbal medicine, some species of Scrophularia have been used for their potential health benefits.

Synonyms

figwort
vsScrophularia
9.9

A tall rough plant with clusters of small tube-like flowers in woodlands

is the formal scientific name for the same group of plants

How Broad

Plantae
  • Specialized
1 8.2
figwort family
  • Specialized
9.5
Scrophularia
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

Scrophularia singular
Scrophularias plural

Etymology

Scrophularia comes from the Latin word scrofula, an old medical word for 'swollen glands', plus the ending -aria, meaning 'relating to'. Because people once used these plants to treat scrofula, the name stuck and today Scrophularia is the scientific name for this group of flowering plants.