Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Scrophularia [1701]

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genus_en: Figwort

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Family: Scrophulariaceae

family_ja: ゴマノハグサ

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description_en: Genus of about 200 species of subshrubs and herbaceous perennials, mainly found in marshes, moist meadows, woodland, scrub, and drier wasteland in N. temperate regions, with a few species occurring in tropical North and Central America. Often coarse and unpleasantly scented, they have erect, square stems, opposite, simple, entire or toothed, scalloped or lobed leaves, and small, 2-lipped, foxglove-like, greenish yellow, purple, or red flowers, borne in terminal, panicle-like cymes. Suitable for a wild or woodland garden. S. auriculata may also be grown as a marginal aquatic plant.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to half hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed of perennials in situ in autumn or spring. S. auriculata ’Variegata’ will not come true from seed. Divide in spring. Root basal cuttings in a cold frame in spring, or root softwood cuttings in summer.

pests_en: Prone to damage from slugs, caterpillars, and figwort weevils.

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comment_ja: ゴマノハグサ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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