Verbascum thapsus Great mullein (Scrophulariaceae)

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Verbascum thapsus
Great mullein
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The Verbascum thapsus plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Great mullein.

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Latin Name:  Verbascum thapsus
Common Name:  Great mullein
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The leaves contain rotenone and coumarin, though the quantities are not given[222]. Rotenone is used as an insecticide and coumarin can prevent the blood from clotting[K]. Hairs on the leaves can act as an irritant[222].

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sunny positions in uncultivated fields and waste ground, especially on dry soils[7, 13, 17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow late spring to early summer in a cold frame and only just cover the seed[200]. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 3 weeks. When they are large enough to handle, prick out the seedlings into individual pots and plant them out in late summer. The seed has a long viability[200].

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