Is this Mullein / Mugwort

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  1. pdrayton

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    Found this at the side of the road, and it looks like a version of mullein (according to Foster's Medicinal herbs of the southeast) but it is not exactly.

    Anyway, can anybody positively ID it?


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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    A mullein, perhaps Verbascum nigrum (Dark Mullein).
     
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    Thanks. Yes, from what I see on the web about it, it looks like it is. At least it's not a poisonous plant right? :)
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It isn't listed as very toxic, but I wouldn't try eating a lot! Likely tastes revolting anyway.
     
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