species 22,218 observations
Dark Mullein
Verbascum nigrum
Field notes
Verbascum nigrum, the black mullein or dark mullein, is a species of biennial or short-lived perennial herbaceous plant in the mullein genus Verbascum, native to dry open sites in temperate Europe. It grows to 0.5–1.5 m (1.6–4.9 ft).
Verbascum nigrum 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. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant, and prefers a calcareous or neutral soil in full sun.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Scarce Straw Pearl
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it



Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors



Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Margined Calligrapher, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Twice-stabbed Stink Bug
4
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.