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Hoary Mullein

Verbascum pulverulentum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Scrophulariaceae ›Genus: Verbascum

About

Verbascum pulverulentum, the hoary mullein, is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is native to western, central and southern Europe north to England (where its main range is in East Anglia) and southern Wales. It has been introduced to Austria, Madeira, and Washington state in the USA. It is a specialist on coastal shingle, and so is preadapted to human-influenced habitats such as old quarries and gravel pits, road verges, railway embankments,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hoary Mullein?
The scientific name of Hoary Mullein is Verbascum pulverulentum.
What is the conservation status of Hoary Mullein?
The Hoary Mullein has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Hoary Mullein belong to?
Hoary Mullein belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Hoary Mullein belong to?
Hoary Mullein belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Hoary Mullein belong to?
Hoary Mullein belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Hoary Mullein belong to?
Hoary Mullein belongs to the order Lamiales.
What family does Hoary Mullein belong to?
Hoary Mullein belongs to the family Scrophulariaceae.
What genus does Hoary Mullein belong to?
Hoary Mullein belongs to the genus Verbascum.