This tall-stemmed plant with large basal leaves, inch-wide yellow flowers is easy to identify as common mullein (Verbascum thapsus), a member of the Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae). It is not native to North America, but it is found throughout, growing in sunny, disturbed soils. It is a biennial plant, with a small rosette of leaves growing the first year and the tall stalk and flowers the second year.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Common Mullein-Verbascum thapsus
This tall-stemmed plant with large basal leaves, inch-wide yellow flowers is easy to identify as common mullein (Verbascum thapsus), a member of the Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae). It is not native to North America, but it is found throughout, growing in sunny, disturbed soils. It is a biennial plant, with a small rosette of leaves growing the first year and the tall stalk and flowers the second year.
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