Mullein

Part of Nature For Kids is practicing plant recognition. To start off I thought I’d introduce mullein.  

Mullein leaf is the teddy bear of wild plants. It’s not dangerous to animals or humans and its soft and cuddly leaves make it fun to inspect.

Mullein, also known as rabbit ears, has a variety of uses. Native Americans were known to use it as bandages and I’ve read that later early colonists used mullein as padding on the inside of their shoes. It’s also a great alternative to toilet paper.

Mullein has also been known to be a remedy for skin, throat and breathing ailments. At the Mother Hood I found eardrops containing mullein that help clear up the onset of earaches.

See if you and your kids can find mullein when you’re out on your next adventure.

It has a stalk of yellow flowers that shoots out of the center during its blossoming time. It’s common throughout the entire U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa and Asia. Share it’s uses with your kids so they can know more about it.

 

If there are any other plants you’d like to learn about or share leave a comment below at Nature For Kids.
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