V. sinuatum
         P. aquilinum

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Wavyleaf Mullein

Verbascum sinuatum

A medium to tall  biennial, that can reach a height of 1 m (3 1/3 ft). Its flowers are yellow, 15 – 30 mm (3/5 – 1 1/5 in), borne in clusters on a twiggy, widely branching inflorescence. Flowers have five (5)  stamens, with violet-haired  filaments.

This plant is very abundant throughout the range and can be found growing - between April and July - in rocky places, sandy coastal habitats, roadsides, banks, dry fields and gardens.

By the way, I did an extensive search on the Web, however I could not find any information on the Wavyleaf Mullein's edible/medicinal properties or other uses, so I presume it's only usefulness is that it's pleasing to eye.

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Fact Sheet

Type of plant
Biennial herb

Flowering Season
April - July

Known Hazards
N/A

Known Uses
N/A

Habitat
Rocky places, sandy coastal habitats, roadsides, banks, dry fields and gardens.

Distribution
All Mediterranean countries, probably naturalized elsewhere.


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Taxonomy


Kingdom: Plantae (Plants); Subkingdom: Tracheobionta (Vascular plants); Superdivision: Spermatophyta (Seed plants); Division Magnoliophyta (Flowering plants); Class: Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons); Subclass: Asteridae; Order: Scrophulariales; Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family); Genus: Verbascum; Species: sinuatum

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