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Water Figwort

Scrophularia auriculata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Scrophulariaceae ›Genus: Scrophularia

About

Scrophularia auriculata, the shoreline figwort or water figwort, is a perennial plant of the genus Scrophularia in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is found commonly in Western Europe and North Africa, on the margins of rivers, ponds and similar damp places. It is an upright plant reaching 70 cm with blunt oval, crenate leaves in alternate pairs on the greenish–purple square stem, most leaves may have two small lobes at their base. The spikes of flowers are held...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water Figwort?
The scientific name of Water Figwort is Scrophularia auriculata.
What is the conservation status of Water Figwort?
The Water Figwort has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Water Figwort belong to?
Water Figwort belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Water Figwort belong to?
Water Figwort belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Water Figwort belong to?
Water Figwort belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Water Figwort belong to?
Water Figwort belongs to the order Lamiales.
What family does Water Figwort belong to?
Water Figwort belongs to the family Scrophulariaceae.
What genus does Water Figwort belong to?
Water Figwort belongs to the genus Scrophularia.