Verbascum olympicum
Olympic Mullein
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Scrophulariaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial.
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Verbascum olympicum (commonly known as Olympic mullein) is a biennial belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Verbascum, which contains over 700 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Turkey
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany