Verbascum (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of coarse herbs and subshrubs mostly with woolly leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Verbascum plants are known for their tall, stately spikes of flowers that bloom in a variety of colors, including yellow, white, and purple.
- The verbascum genus includes many species of mullein, a common roadside weed with fuzzy leaves and tall stalks of small yellow flowers.
- Verbascum plants have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly for their expectorant properties.
- The soft, woolly leaves of verbascum plants make them a popular choice for use in herbal crafts and wreaths.
- In gardens, verbascum plants are often used as a specimen plant or as part of a drought-tolerant border.