Scrophularia auriculata
Shoreline Figwort, Water Figwort
Also known as: Scrophularia auriculata Heldr. ex Boiss.
- Scrophularia auriculata Heldr. ex Boiss.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Scrophulariaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Scrophularia auriculata (commonly known as Shoreline figwort or Water Figwort) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. Found natively in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Scrophularia genus, encompassing over 250 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Corse, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Kriti, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia
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)
Canary Is., Chile Central, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria
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