Scrophulariaceae Verbascum thapsus L.
Common Mullein
Malecite - Drug, Respiratory Aid
Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 248
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Verbascum thapsus L.
Scientific name: Verbascum thapsus L.
USDA symbol: VETH (
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Common names: Common Mullein
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Respiratory Aid
Notes: Plants smoked and used for catarrh.
RECRD: 44064 id: 42816