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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.

Synonyms

  • Torch
  • Woolly Mullein
  • Aaron's Rod
  • Flannel Mullein
  • Great Mullein
  • Verbascum Thapsus

Hypernyms

  • Velvet Plant
  • Flannel Leaf
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