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Wand Mullein (Verbascum blattaria)

Description

Verbascum virgatum, commonly known as twiggy mullein and wand mullein, is a plant species in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is a tall-growing biennial herb reaching a height of between 1 and 2 metres.The flowers are 3 to 4 cm in diameter and are yellow with a purple centre.  

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Lamiales

            • Family: Scrophulariaceae

              • Genus: Verbascum