scrophulariaceous

American

[skrof-yuh-lair-ee-ey-shuhs] / ˌskrɒf yəˌlɛər iˈeɪ ʃəs /

adjective

belonging to the Scrophulariaceae, the figwort family of plants.

scrophulariaceous British

/ ˌskrɒfjʊˌlɛərɪˈeɪʃəs /

adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the Scrophulariaceae, a family of plants including figwort, snapdragon, foxglove, toadflax, speedwell, and mullein

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Etymology

Origin of scrophulariaceous

1840–50; < New Latin scrophulariace ( ae ) family name ( scrofula, -aria, -aceae ) + -ous

Example Sentences

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Free-blooming, showy scrophulariaceous plants, thriving best in moist situations.

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Ourisia.—Handsome scrophulariaceous plants, from Chile, thriving in moist, well-drained peaty soil, and in moderate shade.

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