'Scrophulariaceous' definitions:

Definition of 'Scrophulariaceous'

From: GCIDE
  • Scrophulariaceous \Scroph`u*la`ri*a"ceous\, a. (Bot.) Of or pertaining to a very large natural order of gamopetalous plants (Scrophulariaceae, or Scrophularineae), 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. [1913 Webster]