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Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a non-native plant with a myriad of medicinal benefits.
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Mullein can be found growing in sandy or rocky soil in full sun. It is often found in waste places.
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Mullein is a biennial. The plant produces a basal rosette of fuzzy leaves it’s first year. The second year it sends up a flower stalk with yellow flowers that can reach up to 7 feet tall.
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Mullein has edible leaves, flowers, and roots. The seeds are toxic. The plant can be turned into a tea, infused in oil, or smoked.
Mullein can be used for respiratory and lung health. It has antiviral and antibacterial properties and has been shown to be beneficial for Tuberculosis.
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Written by Amy Demers, founder of the Connecticut Foraging Club. To learn more about foraging in Connecticut, check out our upcoming classes.