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  Plants of Hawaii: Verbascum thapsus -- REPORT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Verbascum thapsus is an herbaceous plant native to Europe that is cultivated and naturalized in temperate areas of the world, including North America, Hawai'i, Reunion, Australia, and New Zealand.
thapsus is invasive in Hawai'i and Reunion Islands where it forms thick infestations in dry, rocky disturbed areas at elevations ranging from 5,000-10,000 ft (1,524-3,048 m), and threatens to degrade native plant communities in the alpine zone (Juvik and Juvik 1992).
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus): The Spread and Adaptation of a Temperate Weed in the Montane Tropics.
www.hear.org /starr/hiplants/reports/html/verbascum_thapsus.htm   (1967 words)

  
 Verbascum thapsus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Verbascum thapsus is a biennial, perennial or, rarely, an annual with a deep tap root.
Verbascum thapsus is native to Europe and Asia (Semenza et al.
Influence of light and temperature on the germination and seedbed ecology of common mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
tncweeds.ucdavis.edu /esadocs/documnts/verbtha.html   (3984 words)

  
 Mullein (Verbascum thapsus), also known as great mullein and Aaron's rod is used as a chest and sinus remedy as well as ...
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus), also known as great mullein and Aaron's rod is used as a chest and sinus remedy as well as for bronchitis.
The use of herbal remedies, including the herb mullein (Aaron's rod), classified as Verbascum thapsus, are popular as an alternative to standard Western allopathic medicine for a variety of problems, including chest and sinus problems, including a post-nasal drip and bronchitis.
Verbascum thapsus is an effective remedy for various ailments, and this natural holistic approach to health is becoming more and more popular, but should NOT replace conventional medicine or prescription drugs.
www.ageless.co.za /mullein.htm   (554 words)

  
 Thapsus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thapsus (less commonly, Tapsus) was an ancient city in what is modern day Tunisia.
Originally founded by Phoenicians, it served as a marketplace on the coast of the province Byzacena in Africa Propria.
Thapsus was established near a salt lake on a point of land eighty stadia (14.8 km) from the Island of Lampadusa.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thapsus   (150 words)

  
 Battle of Thapsus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Battle of Thapsus took place on February 6, 46 BC near Thapsus (modern Ras Dimas, Tunisia).
The Conservative Republican Army, led by Marcus Porcius Cato, the younger and Quintus Caecillius Metellus Scipio clashed with the forces of Julius Caesar, who eventually won the battle.
In the beginning of February, Caesar arrived in Thapsus and besieged the city, blocking the southern entrance with three lines of fortifications.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Thapsus   (706 words)

  
 Verbascum thapsus page
thapsus is painted at the feet of John the Baptist.
Incidentally, this painting is displayed in Kansas City at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art.
thapsus has been used to cure headaches, fevers, cramps, burns, and a host of other ailments (including cold feet).
www.missouriplants.com /Yellowalt/Verbascum_thaspus_page.html   (314 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Thapsus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Thapsus THAPSUS [Thapsus], ancient N African seaport, c.100 mi (161 km) SE of Carthage in what is now Tunisia.
He fought for his father at Pharsalus, then went to Egypt and, after the battle of Thapsus, to Spain, where he continued warring against Caesar's followers after the death of his elder brother in
He fought on the side of Metellus Scipio and took his life after Caesar's victory at Thapsus.
www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Thapsus   (443 words)

  
 Numbers and types of arthropods overwintering on common mullein, Verbascum thapsus L. (Scrophulariaceae), in a central ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Numbers and types of arthropods overwintering on common mullein, Verbascum thapsus L. (Scrophulariaceae), in a central Washington fruit-growing region
Densities and types of arthropods overwintering on common mullein, Verbascum thapsus L., in a fruit-growing region of Central Washington were determined.
Common mullein, Verbascum thapsus L. (Scrophulariaceae), is a biennial herb native to Eurasia (Munz 1959) but now common throughout North America.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa4139/is_200312/ai_n9325236   (1020 words)

  
 IvyRose Holistic : Homeopathy : Homeopathic Remedies : Verbascum thapsus
Verbascum thapsus is a homeopathic remedy that is also known as just "Verbascum".
The main use of verbascum thapsus is in cases of earaches and ear infections (in both adults and children).
This homeopathic preparation is generally used in the form of an oil rather than in tablet form - for convenience of application to the ear.
www.ivy-rose.co.uk /References/glossary_entry786.htm   (220 words)

  
 Thapsus.org - Home
Thapsus.org is a non-profit organisation for the preservation of the cultural heritage of Thapsus (Bekalta - Tunisia).
This site will shortly present a first-of-its-kind virtual museum as a new means of presenting findings and excavations of archeological sites.
Precise history of Thapsus from its origins until today with emphasis on the Phenician and Roman epoch.
www.thapsus.org   (282 words)

  
 Verbascum thapsus (Scrophulariaceae) - HEAR species info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
This report on Verbascum thapsus includes information about this species on Maui (Hawaii, USA), as well as links to images and a Maui distribution map.
This NPS factwheet on Verbascum thapsus contains native ranges, plant descriptions, ecological threats, U.S. distributions & habitats, background of introductions, plant reproduction & dispersal, management approaches, alternative native plants, and other useful information.
The Global Compendium of Weeds: Verbascum thapsus L. The Global Compendium of Weeds provides worldwide citations of potential weediness of Verbascum thapsus.
www.hear.org /species/verbascum_thapsus   (452 words)

  
 PLANTS Profile for Verbascum thapsus (common mullein) | USDA PLANTS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Verbascum thapsus L. Click on a thumbnail to view an image, or see all the Verbascum thumbnails at the PLANTS Gallery
Verbascum thapsus L. This plant is listed by the U.S. federal government or a state.
Verbascum thapsus L. This plant is introduced to the United States from another country or countries.
plants.usda.gov /java/profile?symbol=VETH   (399 words)

  
 PCA Alien Plant Working Group - Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Seasonal changes in germination responses of buried seeds of Verbascum thapsus and V.
Maw, M.G. Cucullia verbasci an Agent for the Biological Control of Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
Comments, suggestions, and questions about the website should be directed to the webmaster.
www.nps.gov /plants/alien/fact/veth1.htm   (1219 words)

  
 Mullein Leaf ( Verbascum thapsus ) Powder - 4 oz. Bulk
Mullein Leaf (Verbascum thapsus) is a good respiratory remedy.
They are narcotic, and have been used in asthma, infantile convulsions, and to poison fish.
Mullein Leaf is used for respiratory disorders, warts, earaches, intestinal cramps, and painful, inflamed skin injuries.
www.herbalremedies.com /mulleinleaf.html   (1472 words)

  
 Verbascum thapsus :: Flora of Northern Ireland web site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Other verbascums (all aliens) occasionally occur as casuals but V.
thapsus is the only one which is at all common in Northern Ireland.
All names: Verbascum thapsus L.; Verbascum schraderi G.F.W.Mey.
www.habitas.org.uk /flora/species.asp?item=4046   (129 words)

  
 Verbascum Thapsus - Homeopathic Remedies
The following are the strongest indications of Verbascum Thapsus for its use in homeopathy.
Please remember though, this homeopathy materia medica is provided for information only; it is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, nor as a claim for the effectiveness of Verbascum Thapsus in treating any of the symptoms below.
If symptoms persist, seek professional medical advice - minor symptoms can often be a sign of a more serious underlying condition.
www.abchomeopathy.com /r.php/Verb   (157 words)

  
 Verbascum thapsus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
San Francisco Peaks Weed Management Area fact sheet on Verbascum thapsus.
Channel Islands National Park Fact Sheet on Verbascum thapsus, Wilken and Hannah.
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www.usgs.nau.edu /SWEPIC/aspDB/unified.asp?Symbol=VETH   (52 words)

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