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
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 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
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06/29/18 08:54 AM
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Gulo
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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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J.Morse
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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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