Verbascum sp.
Mullein, Mullein
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Family: Scrophulariaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Verbascum sp. (Mullein) is a non-native California annual in the Scrophulariaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Stachys: Verbascum has nearly radial flowers in tall spikes; Stachys has bilateral flowers in whorled clusters.; vs Heterotheca: Verbascum has 5-petaled flowers with fuzzy stamens; Heterotheca has composite flower heads with ray and disk flowers.; vs Croton: Verbascum has showy yellow petaled flowers; Croton has tiny flowers without petals.; vs Oenothera: Verbascum has 5 stamens and fuzzy stalks; Oenothera has 8 stamens and smooth flower parts.; vs Dipsacus: Verbascum has individual flowers along spike; Dipsacus has flowers in dense, spiny, rounded heads.
Frequently asked questions
Is Verbascum sp. native to California?
No. Verbascum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Verbascum sp. belong to?
Verbascum sp. is in the Scrophulariaceae family, genus Verbascum.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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