Historical Context: This plant is also documented in our Historical Remedy Codex, where you can explore its traditional use in tinctures, salves, and folk medicine.
# Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) | Triple 5 Plant Codex
## Identification Block
- **Accepted Scientific Name:** *Verbascum thapsus*
- **Common Names:** Mullein
- **Scope Statement:** This page covers *Verbascum thapsus* in the context of the Triple 5 Plant Codex for herbs and spices cultivation in TN/KY Zones 7-8.
## Required Page Structure
### 1. Overview
Mullein is an herb or spice cultivated or foraged in the Mid-South. It is categorized under herb, spice.
### 6. Toxicity and Animal Interaction
- **Toxicity Level:** None
- **Species Affected:** none
- **Exposure Scenarios:** Generally safe for typical farm interactions, but large quantities of essential oils in herbs can sometimes cause mild distress in livestock.
### 11. Homestead Decision Guidance
**Maintain / Cultivate.** Herbs and spices are high-value crops for homesteads and generally pose low risk.
### 12. Source Reference Appendix
- [USDA PLANTS Profile](https://plants.usda.gov/home/search?query=Verbascum%20thapsus)
- [UT Extension - Herb Gardening](https://utextension.tennessee.edu/)
- [UK Extension - Culinary Herbs](https://forages.ca.uky.edu/)
## Structured Data
- **Title:** Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) | Triple 5 Plant Codex
- **Slug:** mullein
- **Common Name:** Mullein
- **Scientific Name:** Verbascum thapsus
- **Categories:** herb, spice
- **Toxicity Level:** none
- **Animals Affected:** none
- **Invasive Status:** non-invasive
- **Native Status:** varies