Verbascum nigrum L.
Verbascum nigrum
Verbascum nigrum, commonly known as black mullein or dark mullein, is a biennial or short-lived perennial herbaceous plant native to dry open sites in temperate Europe. It forms clumps of leaves from which arise multiple tall stems of yellow flowers with purple stamens, blooming over a long period in summer and early autumn.
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Lamiales
Scrophulariaceae
Verbascum
The chemistry of Verbascum nigrum includes various compounds such as iridoids, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. These compounds contribute to its medicinal properties.
Verbascum nigrum has been used for its medicinal properties, particularly in traditional medicine. It is known to have expectorant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Summer to early autumn
Spring
0.5–1.5 m (1.6–4.9 ft)
Yellow with purple stamens
Dry open sites in temperate Europe, prefers calcareous or neutral soil in full sun
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