Backwoods

By Backwoods

Greater Mullein.

Or wild verbascum.  Designated a noxious weed in Colorado. Roman soldiers are said to have dipped the plant stalks in grease for use as torches. Other cultures use the leaves as wicks. Native Americans and American colonists lined their shoes with leaves from the plant to keep out the cold.  In our household known as rabbit's ears.

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