Verbascum thapsus L.

Species in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection

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Digitised Reference Slides
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Distribution
Verbascum thapsus (rights holder: )

Great Mullein

Common mullein is a notable plant with its yellow flowers and single long sturdy stem reaching heights up to two meters. The plant has many uses and many nicknames. For example, Hig candlewick and Cowboy toilet paper! It was used long ago as a torch by dipping it in tar or wax. And presumably cowboys used it as toilet paper! Not just people find it a handy plant. Some birds, including the wheatear... © Copyright Ecomare (licence)

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Definition
Parent Taxon
Verbascum
Global Pollen Project UUID
ba5c587b-513e-47e3-938f-f106c072f67a
Botanical Reference
None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources

This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.

The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility