[1][2] Scrophularia canina have a growth form that supports itself and are usually herbaceous perennials.

This species has simple and broad leaves, square stems with small two lipped flowers borne in loose terminal clusters.

Scrophularia canina is found in most of southern and central Europe, and in north Africa.

Seed dispersal is affected by wind gusts and plant structure.

[citation needed] It has been used be used in a phytoremediation experiment and has proven to be a more efficient accumulator of lead than Pistacia lentiscus.