Twiggy mullein facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Twiggy mullein |
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Verbascum
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virgatum
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Verbascum virgatum, also known as twiggy mullein or wand mullein, is a type of plant. It belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family. This plant is known for its tall, slender shape.
About Twiggy Mullein
What Does it Look Like?
Twiggy mullein is a tall plant. It grows to be about 1 to 2 meters high. That's like 3 to 6 feet tall! It is a biennial herb. This means it lives for two years. In its first year, it grows leaves close to the ground. In its second year, it grows a tall stem and flowers.
The flowers of the twiggy mullein are pretty. They are about 3 to 4 centimeters wide. That's roughly the size of a golf ball. The flowers are bright yellow. They have a small purple center, which makes them stand out.
Where Does it Grow?
This plant is originally from certain parts of the world. It is native to Great Britain, Italy, France, and the Iberian Peninsula (which includes Spain and Portugal). You can also find it naturally in the Canary Islands and the Madeira Islands.
Twiggy mullein has also spread to many other places. It is now found in South Africa, North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Melanesia, Polynesia, and the Azores. When a plant grows in a new area where it wasn't originally found, we say it has become "naturalised" there.
