Species name:

Scrophularia canina

Taxonomy

Species

canina

Nomenclature Melissopalynology

Scrophularia f.

Classifier

L.

Distribution

Mediterranean basin, Central and Southern Europe, North Africa, Macaronesia, Temperate Southwestern Asia, and Central-Northern America

Utility

Toxic plant. Traditionally used in folk medicine for its purifying, wound-healing and metabolic properties. Rich in active compounds, vitamins C and D. Biodiversity.

Flowering time

III - IX

Pollen colour

white yellow

Pollen

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Nectar

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Pollen characteristic