Verbascum thapsus

Great Mullein

Verbascum thapsus, Great Mullein. A tall biennial plant, generally absent from pasture but present on rough grass verges and disturbed ground. Prefers a sunny position. Sulphur yellow flowers on a spike up to 2 metres.

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Flower spike

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Flowers

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Great Mullein

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Basal leaves

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Old spike

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Photograph detail

Slide 1: Verbascum thapsus, Great Mullein. Flowering spike. Railway Station, Redmire. July.

Slide 2: Verbascum thapsus, Great Mullein. Flowers. Railway Station, Redmire. July.

Slide 3: Verbascum thapsus, Great Mullein. Plants beside a track. Railway Station, Redmire. July.

Slide 4: Verbascum thapsus, Great Mullein. Basal leaves. Railway Station, Redmire. April.

Slide 5: Verbascum thapsus, Great Mullein. Old spike. Railway Station, Redmire. April.