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Scrophulariaceae
Figwort Flower
Scrophularia nodosa
Healing and protection.
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Genus
- Scrophularia
- Native to
- Europe, Central Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Perennial herb
- Height
- 40-100 cm
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, rich
- Water
- Moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Figwort gets its name from the historical belief that its knotty roots could cure 'fig' (hemorrhoids).
- The small brownish flowers are primarily pollinated by wasps rather than bees.
- It was once called 'scrofula plant' because it was used to treat swollen lymph nodes.
- The flowers have an unusual two-lipped shape that attracts specific wasp pollinators.
- In traditional herbalism, figwort was one of the most valued wound-healing plants.
Color meanings
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Healing
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Protection
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Hidden strength