Common Mullein (Noun)
Meaning
Tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The tall-stalked common mullein with its densely packed yellow flowers was a familiar sight in the countryside.
- Ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks of the common mullein in tallow for use as funeral torches.
- The woolly leaves of the common mullein made it a favorite of herbalists and healers.
- Common mullein grew abundantly in the dry fields and along the roadsides, its bright yellow flowers a beacon of hope.
- In the language of flowers, the common mullein was often associated with protection and vigilance.