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Water Figwort - Scrophularia auriculata

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Water Figwort Water Figwort - Scrophularia auriculata dylan Golden Hill Allotments 26 Aug 2020, 4:12 p.m. 15 Mar 2020, 5:26 p.m.
Water Figwort Water Figwort - Scrophularia auriculata dylan Golden Hill Allotments 26 Aug 2020, 4:12 p.m. 15 Mar 2020, 5:26 p.m.
Water Figwort Water Figwort - Scrophularia auriculata dylan South Gloucester 20 Dec 2020, 7:41 p.m. 12 Jul 2020, 4:54 p.m.
Water Figwort Water Figwort - Scrophularia auriculata dylan South Gloucester 20 Dec 2020, 7:41 p.m. 12 Jul 2020, 4:55 p.m.
Water Figwort Water Figwort - Scrophularia auriculata dylan South Gloucester 20 Dec 2020, 7:41 p.m. 12 Jul 2020, 4:55 p.m.
Water Figwort Water Figwort - Scrophularia auriculata dylan Avon Gorge 27 Apr 2021, 7:55 p.m. 26 Apr 2021, 4:31 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the Southern half of the UK. Scarcer elsewhere. Haitat includes: Wet places e.g. water margins (lakes, rivers, streams, canals), ditches, dykes, marshes, wet woodland etc. I've seen it growing on cultivated land where the soil was very damp. Perennial. Flowers June to September.