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wildflower?

18 years ago

A friend just emailed me this photo and asked me to id it for her. For the life of me I can't think of what it is..although I've seen it before. She lives in NJ and it is growing in the middle of some wildflowers she sowed last year. Thanks for any help you can give.

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flora_uk
18 years ago
It appears to be a Verbascum aka mullein. Possibly V. blattaria but I don't know the species you might have in your area.
momamamo
18 years ago
I love these. Maureen
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weedwoman
18 years ago
In NJ, definitely Verbascum blattaria, Moth Mullein. Sometimes they're white instead of yellow. I always like seeing these.

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mwoods
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks for the quick ID. I appreciate it. It looks likes a twiggy mullein to me ( verbascum vergatum.)

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