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Webster 1913 Edition


Scrophulariaceous

Scrophˊu-laˊri-a′ceous

,
Adj.
(Bot.)
Of or pertaining to a very large natural order of gamopetalous plants (
Scrophulariaceae
, or
Scrophularineae
), usually having irregular didynamous flowers and a two-celled pod. The order includes the mullein, foxglove, snapdragon, figwort, painted cup, yellow rattle, and some exotic trees, as the Paulownia.

Definition 2024


scrophulariaceous

scrophulariaceous

English

Adjective

scrophulariaceous (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Of or relating to the Scrophulariaceae.