Flannel 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 flannel mullein plant stood tall in the garden, its bright yellow flowers swaying gently in the breeze.
- In ancient times, the Greeks and Romans used the stalks of the flannel mullein to create funeral torches by dipping them in tallow.
- The flannel mullein's unique, woolly texture made it a favorite among local botanists and nature enthusiasts.
- A patch of flannel mullein plants grew wild alongside the old, abandoned road, their stalks reaching high into the air.
- The flannel mullein's densely packed yellow flowers attracted a swarm of busy bees on a warm summer day.