moth mullein

noun

1. a weedy, European mullein, Verbascum blattaria, of the figwort family, having lance-shaped leaves and loose spikes of white or yellow flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of moth mullein¹

First recorded in 1570–80; from its mothlike appearance

Example Sentences

That the moth mullein is of no use except that it will attract moths wherever it is laid.

From Project Gutenberg

The moth-mullein is so called because its blossoms have the appearance of a number of delicate moths resting upon the stem.

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It seems to flourish in the waste places, while both the moth mullein and the common mullein are close companions.

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