Associations to the word «Scrophularia»

Wiktionary

SCROPHULARIA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Scrophulariaceae   — the figworts, native principally to Asia.

Dictionary definition

SCROPHULARIA, noun. Type genus of Scrophulariaceae; named for the plants' supposed ability to cure scrofula: figworts.

Wise words

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John Locke