Dark Mullein

Dark Mullein

Dark Mullein, also known as Black (°) Mullein, is a rather rare leaf rosette-forming wild plant, native to Europe and Russia.
Grows usually on the banks of a river.

The yellow flowers with purple-red centre are produced from summer to mid autumn on a 1 meter high stem.
1 plant can contain up to 200 flowers !

Dutch name : Zwarte (°) Toorts
German name : Schwarze (°) Königskerze
Latin name : Verbascum nigrum (°)

(°): ‘Black’ in the name refers to the colour of the roots.