Bishop's leaves, Water-betony, Water figwort
Scrophularia auriculata

Family: Scrophulariaceae

What it is like

A small plant. It grows 60-100 cm tall. It spread 90-120 cm wide. The stems are stiff and square. It has smooth heart shaped leaves. They are opposite and have some teeth. They are 25 cm long. The flowers are small and fig shaped. They are rounded and reddish brown. They have a drooping lip and yellow-green inside.

There are 200 Scrophularia species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It can grow in shallow water beside pools. It suits hardiness zones 5-10. Tasmania Herbarium.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Caucasus, Europe, France, Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots, caution

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Brownwort, Herbe du siege

Synonyms

Scrophularia aquatica;