Maryland figwort

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Also known as: Scrophularia marilandica, carpenter’s square

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Maryland figwort (Scrophularia marilandica) is a species of coarse herb belonging to the figwort family (Scrophulariaceae). These plants are native to open woodlands in the Northern Hemisphere. The name "figwort" comes from an old use of these plants to treat hemorrhoids, a condition once called "figs". Maryland figwort can grow up to 3 meters (10 feet) tall and has greenish-purple flowers. It is also known as carpenter's square due to its four-sided, grooved stems. The figwort family, Scrophulariaceae, contains many ornamental garden plants but no major crop plants.12

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Maryland figwort (S. marilandica), up to 3 metres (10 feet) tall, has greenish purple flowers; it is also called carpenter’s square because of its four-sided grooved stems. At least one species, S. auriculata, is cultivated as an ornamental.
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Maryland figwort (S. marilandica), up to 3 metres (10 feet) tall, has greenish purple flowers; it is also called carpenter’s square because of its four-sided grooved stems. At least one species, S. auriculata, is cultivated as an ornamental.
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