Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) has been loved for centuries by humans, and it's a plant you should go forage due to its invasive nature. Not only will you help your health, you'll help north American botanical diversity. Mullein is very invasive and is outcompeting local plants. Its tall, fuzzy stalks and soft, silvery leaves make it easy to spot when foraging, especially in dry, disturbed soil. The most common look alike is lambs ear. You will find mullein growing near roadsides BUT ALWAYS forage

When you see this plant, Mullein (Verbascum thapsus L.), consider pulling it by the root, which is not that hard due to their long tap root. Mullein is very medicinal but also very invasive. In the rockies I notice there is a huge issue with mullein outcompeting local plants for space, with their long tap root able to reach water when native plants can't, this means mullein often wins the competition for space. I love that when you pull this plant, you can help yourself and the environment at th