Scrophulariaceae Verbascum thapsus L.
Common Mullein
Thompson - Drug, Cough Medicine
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 287
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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: Thompson
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Decoction of leaves taken for coughs.
RECRD: 33441 id: 42845