figwort
noun
fig·wort
ˈfig-ˌwərt 
-ˌwȯrt
: any of a genus (Scrophularia) of chiefly herbaceous often fetid plants of the snapdragon family with terminal cymes of small purple, yellow, or greenish flowers
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In Northern California, the Audubon Society suggests planting species such as California figwort, scarlet monkey flower and white-leaf bush lupine to attract hummingbirds.
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Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
Using the impressions in the mud layer, researchers were able to identify sage, mint and figwort among the plants used.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 1 July 2013
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Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
Using the impressions in the mud layer, researchers were able to identify sage, mint and figwort among the plants used.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 1 July 2013
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figwort
noun
fig·wort
ˈfig-ˌwərt
-ˌwȯ(ə)rt
: any of a genus of herbs related to the snapdragons and having toothed leaves and clusters of small purple, yellow, or greenish flowers
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