If you're lucky enough to spot a great mullein in the wild, you'll be able to appreciate its majestic beauty up close. Also known as Verbascum thapsus, this striking plant is easily recognizable thanks to its tall, slender stalk and large, velvety leaves. Great mulleins are usually found in meadows and on the edges of forests, and they bloom between July and September.
Despite its impressive appearance, the great mullein is actually quite a humble plant. It's an annual that typically grows to be around two meters tall, and its roots are relatively shallow. The leaves of the great mullein are what give it its distinctive look - they're large and hairy, with a silver-grey hue. The plant's flowers are small and yellow, and they clustered together in dense spikes.
If you're interested in seeing a great mullein for yourself, the best time to look is between July and September. This is when the plant is in bloom, and its vibrant flowers are on full display. Great mulleins are widespread throughout Europe, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding one if you know where to look.
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In the Language of Flowers the mullein stands for health and good nature.
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Some North American Indian tribes used the woolly leaves as lining to insulate their moccasins against the cold.
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Great Mullein is a prolific seeder and can produce 250,000 seeds per plant with an expected germination of up to 80%.
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