About Scrophularia canina subsp. hoppii (W.D.J.Koch) P.Fourn.
Taxonomic Classification
This taxon, Scrophularia canina subsp. hoppii, is a subspecies of Scrophularia canina. Scrophularia canina plants are self-supporting herbaceous perennials.
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
They have simple, broad leaves and square stems.
Flower Traits
Their small two-lipped flowers grow in loose terminal clusters.
Maximum Height
Mature individual plants reach up to 0.36 meters (1 foot 2 inches) in height.
Geographic Distribution
Scrophularia canina is distributed across most of southern and central Europe, as well as in north Africa.
Seed Dispersal Mechanism
Seed dispersal for this plant is influenced by wind gusts and the plant’s own structure.
Phytoremediation Application
This taxon has been used in a phytoremediation experiment, where it proved to be a more efficient lead accumulator than Pistacia lentiscus.
