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Verbascum creticum

Cretan Mullein
Also known as: Celsia australis Anon. +11 more
  • Celsia australis Anon.
  • Celsia cavanillesii Kunze
  • Celsia cretica f. pallescens Maire
  • Celsia cretica L.
  • Celsia cretica subsp. balearica Gand. ex Gand.
  • Celsia cretica var. cavanillesii (Kunze) Ball
  • Celsia lyrata (Lam.) G.Don
  • Ditoxia cretica (L.) Raf. ex Desv.
  • Ditoxia lyrata (Lam.) Raf.
  • Lasiake lyratum (Lam.) Raf.
  • Thapsandra cretica (L.) Griseb.
  • Verbascum creticum (L.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Scrophulariaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial.

Verbascum creticum (commonly known as Cretan Mullein) is a biennial within the Scrophulariaceae family. It originates in Africa and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Biennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Corse, France, Italy, Morocco, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia

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)
Azores, Canary Is., Great Britain, Tasmania

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