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Twiggy mullein
Verbascum virgatum.jpg
Scientific classification
Genus:
Verbascum
Species:
virgatum

Verbascum virgatum, commonly known as twiggy mullein and wand mullein, is a plant species in the family Scrophulariaceae.

Description

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.

Distribution

The species is native to Great Britain, Italy, France, the Iberian Peninsula, the Canary Islands and the Madeira Islands.

Additionally, it is naturalised in South Africa, North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Melanesia, Polynesia and the Azores.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Verbascum virgatum para niños

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