Cretan Mullein (Verbascum creticum)

Cretan Mullein, a reference photo — Photo: Ewen Cameron · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Verbascum creticum is a species of plant in the family Scrophulariaceae.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Cretan Mullein being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Verbascum spectabile
Verbascum virgatum
Verbascum boerhavii

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Genus: Verbascum
Species: Verbascum creticum

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