figwort

figwort Definition

fig·wort (fig′wʉrt′)

adjective

designating a large family (Scrophulariaceae, order Scrophulariales) of dicotyledonous plants, including the foxglove and snapdragon

noun

any of a genus (Scrophularia) of plants of the figwort family, with square stems and small flowers

figwort Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

mosaic: The USDA APHIS reviews indicate that promoters such as figwort mosaic virus or rice actin are often employed.
virus: The USDA APHIS reviews indicate that promoters such as figwort mosaic virus or rice actin are often employed.

Noun used with modifier

water: There are patches of water mint, and heath rush, with scattered water figwort and marsh thistle.

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