Verbascum thapsus

Commonly seen in disturbed sites or rocky areas, this plant has naturalized across the US. It was probably introduced as a medicinal plant, but is mostly considered a weed now. Not invasive in central NY, just frequent. A biennial.  

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
common mullien
Type: 
Non-Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Native Region: 
Eurasia
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Can be weedy

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