Attn: Wild Plant Experts
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06/29/18 08:23 AM
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Jonathan
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Six years ago I photographed only the flower head of a tall wild plant. So, early this morning, I drove over to a nearby woods where I thought I found that one pictured. It is the only place I have seen them in my area over the years. I've never seen one in a home flower garden. Walla!! I found three plants. They are nearly 6 feet tall. The leaves are quite soft and rather large. Is it possible they are a noxious/invasive weed? Thoughts on an ID would be most appreciated. Jonathan
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Re: Attn: Wild Plant Experts
[Re: Jonathan]
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06/29/18 08:43 AM
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Bob LaRue
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^ Yes mullien^ The dried stalks are supposed to be excellent for use as a hand drill in fire making. I have made smoke with it, because of the high humidity around here I'll stick to the bow drill. They tend to grow on the morning sun side of the road or ditch. Invasive medicinal plant from Europe.
Last edited by Bob LaRue; 06/29/18 08:46 AM. Reason: posted a few seconds later than Ohio
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Re: Attn: Wild Plant Experts
[Re: Jonathan]
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06/29/18 08:54 AM
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Verbascum thapsus, common mullien. Invasive from Asia, but not aggressive. Biennial.
Nice photo, as always Jonathan. Real common here in the dry west.
Jack
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Re: Attn: Wild Plant Experts
[Re: Jonathan]
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06/29/18 09:21 AM
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Jonathan
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Thank you all for your kind responses and regional ID names. My forgotten name in my memory kicked in when I saw Sheep's Mullein. That is what I called it back then.
Kindest regards,
Jonathan
Camera Gear: Canon EOS 7D-MK-II, Canon EF-S 10-22mm, EF 28-135mm, EF 100-400mm and EF 400mm lenses.
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Re: Attn: Wild Plant Experts
[Re: Jonathan]
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06/29/18 10:17 AM
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My grandmother used to take a leaf of it and make a poultice to put on wounds.....like when a kid stepped on a nail or some such. It is not native, but has been here for centuries.
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Re: Attn: Wild Plant Experts
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06/29/18 11:31 AM
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Looks similar to what we call rabbit tobacco
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Re: Attn: Wild Plant Experts
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06/29/18 11:56 AM
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I've used the leaves for trap covers.
Jarhead
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Re: Attn: Wild Plant Experts
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06/29/18 01:37 PM
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Re: Attn: Wild Plant Experts
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06/29/18 07:47 PM
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I've tried selling it dried (leaves) on ebay. Not very successful although some people get it sold there. I put out a couple of bags of it at our big rummage sale this May with it labeled "dried mullein leaves" and went to work. My SiL got so freaked out about it because she thought we'd being accused of selling pot that she threw my stuff away. I have 3-4 plants in the back yard that I'll try doing it again (taking the leaves) and chopping down the rest of the plant, although maybe I'll let one go to seed for the birds. As said already they don't seem to spread fast.
"And God said, Let us make man in our image �and let them have dominion �and all the creatures that move along the ground". Genesis 1:26
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Re: Attn: Wild Plant Experts
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The old timers that dirt trapped with footholds would collect the leaves as a pan cover.The hairy side held the dirt good.
Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
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Re: Attn: Wild Plant Experts
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07/01/18 10:31 PM
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