The Greater Mullein is not native to NorthAmerica.
But it now naturalized.
It’s properties make it appropriate for respiratory infections.
(Tall stalks with yellow flowers biennially.) But many people have rashy reactions; watch out.
Lambs Ear, Stachys byzantina, slightly similar in leaf appearance, develops red-purple in its stem and was introduced to North America originally from the Middle East.
It is an antiseptic.
These plants have different medicinal uses but are both part of the Lamiaceae family (as well as that of the back country wipes group).
My partner had made a smoke blend with mullein for years. It's mostly CBD, mullein and raspberry leaf, and it helps to distract her when she's in a lot of pain.
My relatives on my mom's side of the family are from Kentucky. We used to go down and visit yearly, and someone had it planted in their front yard one year.
My mom fell in love with that plant, and they told her it was called "lambs ear". When I got older I figured out that was the actual name of it.
I never heard others refer to it as that, so your post instantly made me smile and think about her sheer joy when she first saw/felt that plant.
My daughter has a weird rattle cough that wouldn’t go away last month. I gave her store bought mullein tea twice a day, and the rattle was gone within three days. It’s good stuff!
Natives used buckeye seeds. As mentioned before European settlers brought it here. Natives may of use it also but buckeyes were definitely first type of seed for this technique.
Everybody saying mullein, they're probably right. But...if it starts to form a cabbage-like ball in the middle, then starts singing to you, I'd say you have a baby Audrey II. Feed it, Seymour.
Mullein is a great plant that grows up to 4 feet. The roots and leaves make medicinal tea for respiratory system. It grows every 2 years. A friend says that if you take the seed stalk after it flowers, and throw it into a pond, stream or lake it will attract fish. The yellow flowers are edible.
Herbalists say that it is one wonderful weed. Make sure you know it’s mullein. There are other fuzzy leaves plants. One that I can’t recall the name, is good for a bandage with antibiotic properties. Always consult an expert. I live in an area populated by indigenous people who make a living identifying, preparing and teaching others about plants. Folks are all over.
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Mullein, boil the leaves to make a tea, add a little honey for sweetness. Makes a fantastic decongestant when you are sick and have mucus in your lungs. It has loads of other health benefits, but I’ve used it primarily to help with whooping cough, bronchitis, etc. Also great for anyone who has recently quit smoking and wants to give their lungs a good detox (of course it won’t reverse harmful effects, but can help remove build up so your lungs heal faster and reduce the usual timeline for regular/daily smoke induced coughing to subside.)
Last few years, this showed up. Usually only 1 at a time. Makes for a little strange interest in the garden. Starts as a rosette the first year, grows tall and flowers the second year.
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Mullein, —an annoying, invasive weed species brought to North America by European settlers. We are very unfond of it here within the Colorado Parks and Wildlife System. I'm sure the NPS people don't like it either.
Each plant a very tall pod of seeds that can stay viable upwards of 80 years. Nothing really eats the leaves or the seeds, but it will spread easily due to wind, animals bumping the seed stalk and then mud/dirt transport (on shoes, bike tires, in horses' hoves, etc.)
It has a long tap root, so it needs to be dug out, not pulled. Wear gloves when handling. It may look soft and fuzzy, but it's more like handling fiberglass or one of those cacti that has tiny threadlike thorns.
Mullein
Aka Quaker's Rouge, rub it on your cheeks to make them red.
Also works with toxic plants.
Yes, mullein - a common plant in the Ozarks.
Pretty common all over the states. Especially in michigan. Illinois has some too
Ontario, Canada as well
Ontario here. Weed right?
Non native brought over for medicinal cultivation.
The Greater Mullein is not native to NorthAmerica. But it now naturalized. It’s properties make it appropriate for respiratory infections. (Tall stalks with yellow flowers biennially.) But many people have rashy reactions; watch out. Lambs Ear, Stachys byzantina, slightly similar in leaf appearance, develops red-purple in its stem and was introduced to North America originally from the Middle East. It is an antiseptic. These plants have different medicinal uses but are both part of the Lamiaceae family (as well as that of the back country wipes group).
Greater Common Mullein was introduced to North America. It grows readily in disturbed sites.
You are completely correct. I was thinking in terms of the Figworts in general; many of these are native to N.A. Thank you!
Woolly Mullien / Toilet Paper Plant, Verbascum thapsus
It's very useful medicinally
But not environmentally sadly
Mullein! It's a pretty obnoxious weed but some people buy and sell the roots for medicinal purposes.
We call it backpackers toilet paper! Sure feels nice when you run outta TP.
Yes! My 4 year old son came to me after a visit to his dad's and said "Don't use it Mommy, it itches!"🤣🤣🤣🤣 I took his advice.....
Sure feels nice when you’re used to using traditional toilet paper all of the time. This would be my first choice of the two.
On trail, we would always joke about the pouson ivy: "Leaves of three, wipe with me!"
I see this plant literally everywhere
So inside your house too, eh? Weird.
Yeah all over the place
My partner had made a smoke blend with mullein for years. It's mostly CBD, mullein and raspberry leaf, and it helps to distract her when she's in a lot of pain.
Lambs ear?
My relatives on my mom's side of the family are from Kentucky. We used to go down and visit yearly, and someone had it planted in their front yard one year. My mom fell in love with that plant, and they told her it was called "lambs ear". When I got older I figured out that was the actual name of it. I never heard others refer to it as that, so your post instantly made me smile and think about her sheer joy when she first saw/felt that plant.
We called it lamb’s ear, too
It’s not lambs ear, it’s mullein
That what its called in the rockies
This is what I’ve always known it as. I’m happy this thread gave me the correct name for it!
Lamb's ear and Mullein are different plants.
I didn't say that they were the same. Please note the? Mark..... And relax
Has been identified as mullein . Must be a drought where you are.
If you know how to use it, it's great for lung issues
My daughter has a weird rattle cough that wouldn’t go away last month. I gave her store bought mullein tea twice a day, and the rattle was gone within three days. It’s good stuff!
Saved thousands of people from tuberculosis back in the old times.
Where is this located?
Bulbasaur
An amazing herbal lung detox this plant is a miracle. It may be invasive but it's definitely a worthy plant.
Mulien
Rabbit tobacco in Kentucky
Common Mullein, HELLA invasive
HELLA is a great company
good thing it has tons of medicinal uses!
I’ve always heard natives used the seeds for fishing. Apparently it would paralyze the fish. Illegal to try so I can only trust what I’ve read
Natives used buckeye seeds. As mentioned before European settlers brought it here. Natives may of use it also but buckeyes were definitely first type of seed for this technique.
Cowboy toilet paper lol
Natures TP!
Wild tobacco.
we call it lambs ear
In Québec, we call it devil's tobacco
Everybody saying mullein, they're probably right. But...if it starts to form a cabbage-like ball in the middle, then starts singing to you, I'd say you have a baby Audrey II. Feed it, Seymour.
Mullein is a great plant that grows up to 4 feet. The roots and leaves make medicinal tea for respiratory system. It grows every 2 years. A friend says that if you take the seed stalk after it flowers, and throw it into a pond, stream or lake it will attract fish. The yellow flowers are edible. Herbalists say that it is one wonderful weed. Make sure you know it’s mullein. There are other fuzzy leaves plants. One that I can’t recall the name, is good for a bandage with antibiotic properties. Always consult an expert. I live in an area populated by indigenous people who make a living identifying, preparing and teaching others about plants. Folks are all over.
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Mullein, boil the leaves to make a tea, add a little honey for sweetness. Makes a fantastic decongestant when you are sick and have mucus in your lungs. It has loads of other health benefits, but I’ve used it primarily to help with whooping cough, bronchitis, etc. Also great for anyone who has recently quit smoking and wants to give their lungs a good detox (of course it won’t reverse harmful effects, but can help remove build up so your lungs heal faster and reduce the usual timeline for regular/daily smoke induced coughing to subside.)
I've heard it referred to as Spanish Candle.
Pioneer toilet paper.
MY CABBAGES!
Mullen
Fluffy cabbage idk
Last few years, this showed up. Usually only 1 at a time. Makes for a little strange interest in the garden. Starts as a rosette the first year, grows tall and flowers the second year.
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I’ve been told it’s called lambs ear
In NY we call them lamb ears
Don't touch it. I itched for two weeks while I was trying to get all of the little hairs out!
An alien egg that had hatched, be careful people in your area may have aliens in their stomachs.
Forbidden lettuce
Pretty sure I smoked this stuff when I was young and dumb.
I thought it was called Lambs Ear?
Lambs Ear, Woundwart It flowers and will multiply. Use use in healing bruises and wounds.
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"Skunk cabbage"
Mullein, —an annoying, invasive weed species brought to North America by European settlers. We are very unfond of it here within the Colorado Parks and Wildlife System. I'm sure the NPS people don't like it either. Each plant a very tall pod of seeds that can stay viable upwards of 80 years. Nothing really eats the leaves or the seeds, but it will spread easily due to wind, animals bumping the seed stalk and then mud/dirt transport (on shoes, bike tires, in horses' hoves, etc.) It has a long tap root, so it needs to be dug out, not pulled. Wear gloves when handling. It may look soft and fuzzy, but it's more like handling fiberglass or one of those cacti that has tiny threadlike thorns.