Wildflowers - Moth Mullein
by Deena Stoddard
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Wildflowers - Moth Mullein
Artist
Deena Stoddard
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The Moth Mullein is a member of the Figwort family and can grow to over 3 feet in height.
It occurs in fields, pastures, waste places, rights-of-way, and gravel bars along streams and rivers. This plant was introduced to North America from Eurasia and has spread across the continent. In some parts of our country, it has been declared an invasive, noxious weed. Like many "successful" nonnative introductions, it thrives best in disturbed areas. It does not commonly invade healthy natural habitats, where native plants are well established.
The flower, with its spreading petals, fuzziness, and antennae-like stamens, suggests a moth, thus the common name. Some have said the name comes from the flowers' attractiveness to moths, but apparently the most common visitors are various types of bees and bee-like syrphid flies.
This beautiful specimen was captured in southwest Missouri.
All images © 2011-2020 Deena Stoddard ~ All Rights Reserved
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November 8th, 2014
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Randy Rosenberger
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