Water Betony
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Botanical Name |
Scrophularia aquatica |
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Family |
Scrophulariaceae |
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Other Names |
Betonica aquatica, water figwort |
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Habitat |
By streams or ponds, wet places |
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Description |
Stem: four angled, winged Leaves: opposite with winged pitioles. Leaves: oval, serrated margins, pointed at apex. Flowers up to 1cm, brown-purple, greenish underside, tubular base, 5 small petal lobes |
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Native to |
Britain, Europe |
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Parts Used |
Herb |
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Actions |
Vulnerary |