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Common Mullein Verbascum thapsus
Snapdragon Scrophulariaceae family
Leaves: Soft velvety, oblong leaves. Sometimes slightly toothed.
Flowers: Dense spike of yellow flowers and clublike head 3/4-1 inch long. Regular flowers with five petals. A perennial plant, it appears as a basal rosette one year, and flowers the next year.
Form/Habitat: Often found near fields and roadsides, very common June-August. 2 - 6' tall.
NWI Status: Upland
Interesting Fact: Preperations made from the leaves and flowers are used to treat coughs and various bronchial conditions.
Text by Morgan Jenkins for CES301.
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