Verbascum phoeniceum
Purple Mullein
Also known as: Celsia rechingerae Murb. +1 more
- Celsia rechingerae Murb.
- Verbascum phoenicium L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Scrophulariaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Verbascum phoeniceum (commonly known as Purple Mullein) is a herbaceous perennial within the Scrophulariaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Altay, Austria, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krym, North Caucasus, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, West Siberia, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia
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)
Baltic States, France, Great Britain, Irkutsk, Kentucky, Netherlands, New York, Ohio
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms