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great mullein

Verbascum thapsus

Photo by AnnaWhipkey
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40.5049, -86.8271

Field Notes

Habitat:

restored Indiana prairie

Notes:

Great Mullein has been used as an alternative medicine for centuries, and in many countries throughout the world, the value of Great Mullein as a proven medicinal herb is now backed by scientific evidence. Some valuable constituents contained in Mullein are Coumarin and Hesperidin, they exhibit many healing abilities.

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Verbascum thapsus, Mullein herb uses Verbascum thapsus

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I see that you have added this spotting to the Herbs & Spices - Source Plants Mission. Please add information on its use as an herb or spice. Thanks!

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Flowers of North America
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Herbs & Spices – Source Plants
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Wildflowers of Indiana

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PublishedJuly 8, 2011

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