Spikes of Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) punctuate this fallow tobacco field in Simsbury, CT.
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Mullein is one of my most favorite medicinal herbs. Yes, I know it is considered a weed by most, but those bright yellow flowers steeped in rich, virgin oils will make an effective ear infection remedy. Even without that claim to fame, I think this flower stalk is stunning. Matched only by the huge rosette of soft furry basal leaves of the first year plants. When I can, I leave them where they show up.
I didn’t know that Monique, thanks for sharing! I agree with you, I love it when it pops up and have convinced clients to leave it. So far, no complaints. I put an album on the Facebook page of all the shots from that day, should you be so inclined to check it out…
Mullein is one of my most favorite medicinal herbs. Yes, I know it is considered a weed by most, but those bright yellow flowers steeped in rich, virgin oils will make an effective ear infection remedy. Even without that claim to fame, I think this flower stalk is stunning. Matched only by the huge rosette of soft furry basal leaves of the first year plants. When I can, I leave them where they show up.
I didn’t know that Monique, thanks for sharing! I agree with you, I love it when it pops up and have convinced clients to leave it. So far, no complaints. I put an album on the Facebook page of all the shots from that day, should you be so inclined to check it out…
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