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Common Mullein
Verbascum thapsus
38.7368, -104.824
Field Notes
Description:
It is a hairy biennial plant that can grow to 2 m or more tall. Its small yellow flowers are densely grouped on a tall stem, which bolts from a large rosette of leaves. It grows in a wide variety of habitats, but prefers well-lit disturbed soils, where it can appear soon after the ground receives light, from long-lived seeds that persist in the soil seed bank. (wiki)
Habitat:
Spotted in Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Notes:
It is widely used for herbal remedies with emollient and astringent properties. It is especially recommended for coughs and related problems, but also used in topical applications against a variety of skin problems. The plant was also used to make dyes and torches. (wiki)
Reference Links:
Verbascum thapsus
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 8, 2012
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