description Common Mullein Overview
Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a biennial flowering plant in the figwort family, native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa and introduced widely elsewhere. During its first year it forms a basal rosette of large, grey-green, woolly leaves; in its second year it produces a tall flowering spike with small yellow flowers. It commonly grows in disturbed ground, roadsides, grasslands, and open woodland. The plant has a long history of use in traditional herbal practices.
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What is the scientific name of common mullein?
Common mullein is scientifically called Verbascum thapsus. It is a biennial plant in the figwort family.
How does common mullein grow in its first year?
During its first year, common mullein forms a basal rosette of large grey-green leaves. The leaves are covered with a distinctive woolly surface.
What happens to common mullein in its second year?
In its second year, it produces a tall flowering stem topped with many yellow flowers. After flowering and setting seed, the biennial plant completes its life cycle.
Where is common mullein native?
Common mullein is native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. It has also been introduced widely in other parts of the world.
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