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Water Figwort |
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Scrophularia auriculata |
Former name: S aquatica
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Carl Farmer |
Very rare on Skye. Normally found by shady riversides. Height c 45-90 cm. Flower diameter c 4-6 mm Skye ID: Similar to Figwort, but sepals have a white border c 0.5-1 mm in width. Other features: Leaves often have two lobes on the stalk below the main blade. Staminode (just beneath top petal) rounded. Stems square and strongly winged. Lower leaves usually more rounded at tip than Figwort. |