Scrophularia canina
Dog Figwort, French Figwort
Also known as: Scrophularia canina f. tristis Maly +1 more
- Scrophularia canina f. tristis Maly
- Scrophularia chrysanthemifolia Balb. ex Wydler
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Scrophulariaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Scrophularia canina (commonly known as Dog figwort or French Figwort) is a herbaceous perennial within the Scrophulariaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Libya, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Czechoslovakia, New York
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms