Skrof-u-la-ri-a'se-e. L. Scrophulari-a + acese - i. e., from its efficacy in scrofula. Herbs, rarely shrubs. Distinguished by stamens 2-4-5, didynamous or 2 perfect, inserted on 2-lipped corolla-tube; flowers irregular, 4-5's, 2-lipped; ovary 2-celled, central placenta, superior, style 1; seeds many in fleshy albumin; fruit, capsule or berry; universal; bitter, astringent, emetic, purgative, diuretic, narcotic, poisonous, often cultivated for beautiful flowers.

Genus: 1. Digitalis.