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Tag: non-native

Mullein: Beauty or Beast?

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Pat Jaquith

by Pat Jaquith
pat@westvalleynaturalists.org

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Moth Mullein (Verbascum blattaria)

There are two species of Mullein in the West Valley; both are non-native plants with potential for spreading extensively. Read on to see images of both and to learn about their characteristics.

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Posted in Agriculture, Fauna, Flora | Tagged bird, flower, invasive, non-native, plant | Leave a reply

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