Common Mullein is, well, fairly common in the Midwest. It is even considered a noxious weed in a couple of states. This biennial is native to Europe, northern Africa, and Asia. In its first year, it grows a rosette of densely hairy leaves. It produces a tall (1-2m) stem in its second year before flowering.

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