Scrophulariaceae is a term rarely used in everyday language and belongs to the scientific name of the family of plants which includes figwort, snapdragon, and mullein. The vast number of species within this family ensures that there are a good few synonyms for the term. The common names for plants within this family include turtlehead, foxglove, and speedwell. Another term used interchangeably with Scrophulariaceae is the digitariaceae family, which is the scientific name for a related, but distinct family of plants. In summary, although the word Scrophulariaceae may not be familiar, there are many recognizable alternatives that can be used to describe this intriguing family of flora.