Mullein, Flannel Plant

Tall Grass Prairie

Genus and Species: Verbascum thapsus

Habitat: Occurs in disturbed, open sites sites, including old fields, pastures, farm yards, ditches, railroads, roadsides, waste places, and disturbed parts of glades and prairies

Seasons: Early Summer to Early Fall

Active Chemical Ingredient: Linoleic-acid

Chemical structure:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linoleic_acid

Uses of Specimen:

Treats wounds, frostbite, and bruises. (Apply poultice over affected area)
Treats diarrhea (tea)

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Resources: 

Mullein. (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2015, from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-572-mullein.aspx?activeingredientid=572&activeingredientname=mullein

Mullein (Flannel Plant). (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2015, from http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/mullein-flannel-plant

Verbascum thapsus - Natural medicine facts. (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2015, from http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/verbascum-thapsus.html