SCROPHULARIA

Scrophularia, genus Scrophularia

(noun) type genus of Scrophulariaceae; named for the plants’ supposed ability to cure scrofula: figworts

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Scroph`u*la"ri*a, n. Etym: [NL. So called because it was reputed to be remedy for scrofula.] (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of coarse herbs having small flowers in panicled cymes; figwort.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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