ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MULLEIN
From Old French moleine, probably from Old French mol soft, from Latin mollis.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MULLEIN»
Discover the use of
mullein in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
mullein and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Perennial All-Stars: The 150 Best Perennials for ...
WHITE NETTLED LEAVED MULLEIN Verbascum cbaixii 'Album' AS CHILDREN,
WE ALL LOVED the big, wild, weedy common mullein (Verbascum thapsus), with
its huge flannel-like leaves and towering flower spike dotted here and there ...
2
Weeds of California and Other Western States
Turkey mullein is a ruderal native that is generally considered a desirable
component of the vegetation in natural areas. The seeds are an important food
source for a variety of birds and small mammals. However, turkey mullein is
sometimes ...
Joseph M. DiTomaso, Evelyn A. Healy, 2007
3
Mullein It Over: An Herbal Medicine Cabinet Recipe Book
An Herbal Medicine Cabinet Recipe Book Michele A. Benoit Hmc Ac Hc, Michele
A. Benoit. put warm washcloths over both ears. (Do not administer if there is any
kind of drainage from the ear or if they have had recent earplugs put in ...
Michele A. Benoit Hmc Ac Hc, Michele A. Benoit, 2011
4
The Book of Field and Roadside: Open-country Weeds, Trees, ...
Common mullein is a vector of fire blight (Bacillus amylovorus), one of the most
serious bacterial diseases of apple and pear trees. The only insects that feed on
the plant to any extent are sap suckers and seedeaters. Most such feeders are, ...
John Andrew Eastman, 2003
5
Gather Ye Wild Things: A Forager's Year
DRIVING along the highways on these hot summer days, you | can't miss mullein.
Tall single stalks rise one to six feet in the air, sporting bright yellow flowers.
Mullein seems to favor the easy growing grounds of highway embankments and
flat ...
Susan Tyler Hitchcock, 1980
6
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
This book is considered a classic. It is probably consulted more than any other book on this subject. If you want to learn the secrets of magical herbs, this book is a must!
7
Noxious Weeds of Australia
Technical Bulletin No. 79, Washington Agricultural Experiment Station.
Verbascum thapsus L. [VESTH] Alternative names: Aaron's rod (UK), blanket
weed, candlewick (USA), common mullein (N. America), flannel leaf, Jacob's staff
, shepherd's ...
William Thomas Parsons, Eric George Cuthbertson, 2001
8
Herbal Treatment of Children: Western and Ayurvedic Perspectives
Mullein has a long history of use as a cough remedy and it used to be cultivated
widely in Ireland for its efficacy in treating tuberculosis and the leaves smoked to
relieve irritating coughs. The saponins have an expectorant action, the mucilage
...
Aroma- therapists say the fragrance of lavender alone helps lift depression.
MULLEIN (Verbascum thapsus) The primary herb in any lung formula or tonic is
mullein leaf. Use mullein in steam to reduce lung and bronchial inflammation;
steam, ...
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HANDBOOK OF NATURE STUDY
l l, 2, Mullein flowers in different stages. 3, ll'IullcirL sect] enlarged. 4, A bit of
mullein leaf enlarged plant; I opened one, still covered with the calyx-lobes, and
found that the mullein was still battling for survival; for I found this capsule and
many ...
ANNA BOTSFORD COMSTOCK, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MULLEIN»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
mullein is used in the context of the following news items.
Investigating the mysteries of nature
June: Yellow Sweet Clover, Moneywort, Curled Dock, Black Medick, Violet Bush Clover, Smooth Ruellia and Moth Mullein. Sounds like an ... «Fremont News Messenger, Jul 15»
Drought conditions could increase chances for poisoning in livestock
Some weeds that are not poisonous but may be prolific right now include broomsedge, cockleburr, bitter sneezeweed, common mullein, ... «Salisbury Post, Jul 15»
Simon's Blog - In An English Country Garden
Angela Stephens in Fleet found a Mullein moth caterpillar doing it's best to disguise itself as a verbascum flower. Caterpillar. Angela has found ... «ITV News, Jul 15»
Our garden friends, the insects
Photo by: Lynette L. Walther Rethink insects like wasps and the part they play in the garden. This little green wasp works mullein blooms, ... «Republican Journal, Jul 15»
5 Summer Herbs to Preserve Fresh
St. John's Wort, lemon balm, violet leaf, mullein flowers, and milky oats make powerful remedies when they are harvested at the peak of their ... «Mother Earth News, Jul 15»
Short trail's 'weeds' enhance walks
Common mullein, horsetail, lots of grapevine and some scurrying animals -- weasels? groundhogs? pet cats? -- dashing across the trail held ... «ThisWeekNews, Jul 15»
Conversations with Mullein
Mullein grows everywhere along the Peak to Peak: along highways, railroad tracks, and in everybody's back yard. Mullein is officially classified ... «The Mountain -Ear, Jul 15»
Ask A Gardener: How can I stay ahead of the weeds?
The mullein can be left to enjoy the furry gray leaves and leave the yellow flowers for the bees. As the flowers fade, I cut the spike off and put it ... «Ithaca Journal, Jul 15»
A Place For Peace in The Swirling Storm
Dousing was used to pinpoint the labyrinth's center, where a tall mullein plant happened to be growing. The shape was laid out with a long ... «East Hampton Star, Jul 15»
GREEN WITCH: Weed walking toward revolution
No matter how many times motherwort, plantain or mullein is identified and discussed, we are eager to learn a new ally or meet an old friend. «Frederick News Post, Jul 15»
