Distribution
A native of Europe, Asia, and North Africa, the moth mullein has naturalized in most of North America since its introduction. It was first recorded in Pennsylvania in 1818, and was recorded in Michigan in 1840. It has since been found in almost every one of the continental United States, as well as in southern Canada and even Hawaii. In the United States, it’s found most abundantly along the east coast.
Though having a wide range of habitats, the mullein is typically found in open fields like pastures and meadows. It can also found in open woods. The moth mullein prefers rich soils and is tolerant of dry, sandy, and even gravelly soils.
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