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Nettle-leaf mullein

Verbascum chaixii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (11 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Lamiales (Lamiales)
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Verbascum
Species
Verbascum chaixii (Nettle-leaf mullein)

Names in Other Languages

German Chaix-Königskerze

Similar Species in Verbascum

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Aaron'S Rod
Verbascum thapsus
Least Concern
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Black Mullein
Verbascum nigrum
Least Concern
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Broad-leaf mullein
Verbascum pulverulentum
Not Evaluated
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Broussa Mullein
Verbascum bombyciferum
Not Evaluated
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Caucasian Mullein
Verbascum pyramidatum
Not Evaluated
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Clasping Mullein
Verbascum phlomoides
Not Evaluated
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Decurrent Mullein
Verbascum decursivum
Critically Endangered
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Dense-Flower Mullein
Verbascum densiflorum
Least Concern
View all species in Verbascum →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nettle-leaf mullein?
The scientific name of Nettle-leaf mullein is Verbascum chaixii. It belongs to the genus Verbascum.
Where does Nettle-leaf mullein live?
Nettle-leaf mullein is found in Found across Europe (11 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain.
What family does Nettle-leaf mullein belong to?
Nettle-leaf mullein (Verbascum chaixii) belongs to the genus Verbascum, which is part of the taxonomic family Scrophulariaceae.
What kingdom does Nettle-leaf mullein belong to?
Nettle-leaf mullein (Verbascum chaixii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Nettle-leaf mullein?
The closest relatives of Nettle-leaf mullein in the genus Verbascum include Aaron'S Rod, Black Mullein, Broad-leaf mullein, Broussa Mullein, Caucasian Mullein.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Verbascum — 17 Species

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Aaron'S Rod
Verbascum thapsus
LC 🐾
Black Mullein
Verbascum nigrum
LC 🐾
Broad-leaf mullein
Verbascum pulverulentum
NE 🐾
Broussa Mullein
Verbascum bombyciferum
NE 🐾
Caucasian Mullein
Verbascum pyramidatum
NE 🐾
Clasping Mullein
Verbascum phlomoides
NE 🐾
Decurrent Mullein
Verbascum decursivum
CR 🐾
Dense-Flower Mullein
Verbascum densiflorum
LC 🐾
Hungarian Mullein
Verbascum speciosum
NE 🐾
Moth Mullein
Verbascum blattaria
NT
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Nettle-leaf mullein
Verbascum chaixii
NE
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Olympic mullein
Verbascum olympicum
NE 🐾
Purple Mullein
Verbascum phoeniceum
NE 🐾
Transcaucasian Speedwell
Verbascum transcaucasicum
CR 🐾
Wand mullein
Verbascum virgatum
NE 🐾
Wavyleaf mullein
Verbascum sinuatum
NE 🐾
White Mullein
Verbascum lychnitis
NT
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