Verbascum phoeniceum L.

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Scrophulariaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Verbascum phoeniceum L.

  • Description

    Species Description - Much like no. 1 [Verbascum blattaria L.], but often perennial; lvs commonly sparsely hairy beneath; pedicels 1–2.5 cm; cor purple, 2–3 cm wide; 2n=32, 36. Native of Eurasia, established as a weed in waste places on L.I. May–Aug.

  • Common Names

    purple mullein