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Mullein
Verbascum sp.
19.7276, -155.499
Field Notes
Description:
This is a young Verbascum plant, characterized by leaves that are usually hairy and give it a soft feel and appearance. After the first year, the mullein's initial rosette grows into a tall stem.
Habitat:
Desert alpine terrain with volcanic rock beds for miles around, altitude ~6000 ft.
Notes:
The flowers are commonly yellow, but can also be orange, red, purple, blue or white. This plant also produces fruiting bodies that contain many seeds.
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Mullein
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2013
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