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Search Term(s): Scrophularia marilandica   (1 record found)

SCROPHULARIACEAE
Figwort Family
Scrophularia marilandica  (eastern figwort)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Scrophularia: name comes from the idea that it cured Scrofula due to the similarity of the roots to the disease; marilandica: referring to Maryland (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July-August
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands and edges; primarily of the Piedmont, uncommon on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Uncommon
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Part used: Flowering herb, Root. Internally used as a tea or tincture for swollen lymph nodes, cystic breast disease, hemorrhoids, and functional ovarian cysts. Also used for skin conditions like psoriasis, staph infections, and acne rosacea. Topically used as a poultice for mastitis, swollen testicles, shingles, boils, styes, acne, and local infections.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)