description Moth Mullein Overview
Moth mullein, scientifically known as Verbascum blattaria, is a flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is native to parts of Europe and has become established in areas of North America, where it can occur along roadsides, fields, and other disturbed ground. The plant is usually biennial and produces upright flower spikes with five-petaled blooms that may be yellow or white. Its stamens are notable for their conspicuous purple hairs.
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What is the scientific name of moth mullein?
Moth mullein is scientifically known as Verbascum blattaria. It belongs to the flowering-plant family Scrophulariaceae.
Where does moth mullein usually grow?
It can grow along roadsides, in fields, and on other disturbed ground. The species is associated with open habitats rather than dense woodland.
Is moth mullein native to North America?
Moth mullein is native to parts of Europe and has become established in areas of North America. Its presence in North America is therefore associated with an introduced and naturalized distribution.
Is moth mullein a crop plant or a wildflower?
Moth mullein, or Verbascum blattaria, is generally encountered as a wildflower in roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites. It is not described as a major agricultural crop.
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