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Copyright: Anastasya Shepherd (NotArt) (23)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003
Categories: Desert
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-17 21:35
Viewed: 275
Points: 6
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This information came from Manyee (Thank you so much!):

Species: Verbascum thapsus
Common Name: Mullein

Mullein, a biennial herb originally native to Europe and Asia, is now also widely distributed over most of North America. It grows well in the porous cinder soils on the slopes of Mauna Kea. It can be found thriving on the slopes of the cinder cones all around the Visitor Information Station (VIS) on Mauna Kea.

Mullein was originally brought to America by settlers who used the plant medicinally to treat coughs and diarrhea and as a respiratory stimulant for the lungs when smoked. A methanol extract from common mullein has been used as an insecticide for mosquito larvae.
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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6168] (21078)
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Hi Anastasya,

I think it is mullein.
Species: Verbascum thapsus
Common Name: Mullein

Mullein, a biennial herb originally native to Europe and Asia, is now also widely distributed over most of North America. It grows well in the porous cinder soils on the slopes of Mauna Kea. It can be found thriving on the slopes of the cinder cones all around the Visitor Information Station (VIS) on Mauna Kea.

Mullein was originally brought to America by settlers who used the plant medicinally to treat coughs and diarrhea and as a respiratory stimulant for the lungs when smoked. A methanol extract from common mullein has been used as an insecticide for mosquito larvae.

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Great composition.
Reminds me of the same theme as the ice plant picture. : )

TFS. : )

Hi nice shot, with interesting surroundings. IMHO it is a little centered

enjoy ur weekend

Bonjour Anastasya,
Je pense qu'il est encore temps de te souhaiter la bienvenue sur TN !!!
La publication est intéressante par son côté artistique d'une part avec l'excellente opposition des couleurs faisant bien ressortir le sujet et d'autre part par l'opposition entre l'environnement quasi désertique et l'opulente végétation de la plante (dont le nom vernaculaire français est Bouillon Blanc).
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

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