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].

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