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Verbascum thapsus L.

great mullein (Scrophulariaceae)

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Very widespreadSlight tendencySE
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Verbascum thapsus grows throughout the British Isles, except the western Highlands and islands of Scotland.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-07-07

 great mullein / Verbascum thapsus: _Verbascum thapsus_ grows throughout the British Isles, except the western Highlands and islands of Scotland.

The stem-leaves of Verbascum thapsus are markedly decurrent.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-07-07

 great mullein / Verbascum thapsus: The stem-leaves of _Verbascum thapsus_ are markedly decurrent.

Verbascum thapsus has a capitate stigma and the 2 lower stamens are nearly hairless.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-07-07

 great mullein / Verbascum thapsus: _Verbascum thapsus_ has a capitate stigma and the 2 lower stamens are nearly hairless.

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