Definition of Scrophulariaceous. Meaning of Scrophulariaceous. Synonyms of Scrophulariaceous

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Definition of Scrophulariaceous

Scrophulariaceous
Scrophulariaceous Scroph`u*la`ri*a"ceous, a. (Bot.) Of or pertaining to a very large natural order of gamopetalous plants (Scrophulariace[ae], or Scrophularine[ae]), usually having irregular didynamous flowers and a two-celled pod. The order includes the mullein, foxglove, snapdragon, figwort, painted cup, yellow rattle, and some exotic trees, as the Paulownia.

Meaning of Scrophulariaceous from wikipedia

- likely due to the presence of iridoid glycoside compounds in the scrophulariaceous plants that make up the majority of its larval diet. The main iridoid...