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wavyleaf mullein

Verbascum sinuatum

Wavyleaf mullein is a tall plant with soft, fuzzy leaves that look like waves. It grows beautiful yellow flowers that can attract butterflies and bees!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The wavyleaf mullein is a tall, biennial plant known for its striking, wavy-edged basal leaves forming a large rosette. Its erect stem bears numerous small, bright yellow flowers, giving it a distinctive appearance compared to other green weeds.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyScrophulariaceaeGenusVerbascum
wavyleaf mullein
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wavyleaf mullein

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient Romans used mullein stalks dipped in oil as torches!

Some historical cultures would toss mullein leaves into water to stun fish!

This plant's tiny seeds can survive buried in soil for over 100 years!

Wavyleaf mullein often pops up first in recently disturbed soil!

Special abilities

Ability

Fuzzy Shield

Wavyleaf mullein has soft, woolly leaves that help it trap moisture and deter hungry animals from taking a bite.

Ability

Deep Drinker

Wavyleaf mullein can grow a long taproot that helps it find water deep underground in dry, poor soil.

Ability

Seed Survivor

Wavyleaf mullein produces thousands of tiny seeds that can stay viable in soil for many decades!

Measurements & details

Height
30-150 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
1-2.5 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Biennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

eats

Mullein Moth

Cucullia verbasci

caterpillars feed on leaves

symbiotic with

European wool carder bee

Anthidium manicatum

females collect leaf hairs for nests

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is wavyleaf mullein?

30-150 cm

How wide does wavyleaf mullein spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on wavyleaf mullein?

1-2.5 cm

When does wavyleaf mullein bloom?

Summer

Is wavyleaf mullein edible?

No

Is wavyleaf mullein toxic?

None

What is wavyleaf mullein's lifecycle?

Biennial

How is wavyleaf mullein pollinated?

Insect

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