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Purple Mullein

Verbascum phoeniceum

Photo by Jopy
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a short-lived perennial species of mullein that is part of the Scrophulariaceae family, and blooms earlier than other mullein species producing vibrant purple-pink flowers, it can grow up to 1m or more. The shape of the leaf blades can be elliptical, ovate, chordate or lanceolate depending on the environment in which it grows in.

Habitat:

Found on sunny, mountain meadow

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Comments (2)

Thanks, it really looks :D
pretty! almost looks like an orchid in that closeup.

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PublishedMay 14, 2013

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