👉 Scorpaena is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae, which are native to South America. They are known for their distinctive leaf shape and bright green coloration. Scorpaenas have been used as food source by indigenous peoples for centuries due to their nutritional value, but recent studies suggest that they may be at risk of extinction as a result of habitat loss and over-harvesting. Scorpaena plants grow in wetlands, forests, and other