Much like no. 1 [Verbascum blattaria L.], but often perennial; lvs commonly sparsely hairy beneath; pedicels 1-2.5 cm; cor purple, 2-3 cm wide; 2n=32, 36. Native of Eurasia, established as a weed in waste places on L.I. May-Aug.

Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

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