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Common Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

Photo by RiekoS
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Field Notes

Description:

---Medicinal Action and Uses---The Mullein has very markedly demulcent, emollient and astringent properties, which render it useful in pectoral complaints and bleeding of the lungs and bowels. The whole plant seems to possess slightly sedative and narcotic properties.
http://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/m/mulgre63.html#par

Notes:

This was over 8 feet tall.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

Reference Link
Gordon Dietzman
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Comments (1)
RiekoS
Thank you very much Gordon Dietzman. I saw someone posted this plant, but I could not find it. So, thank you so much again.

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Flowers of North America
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Plants that are used as a herbal remedy - Florida
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The Wildflowers of New York State
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2013

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