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Mucilaginous

Elder ~ Sambucus spp.

Elder Latin name: Sambucus spp. Family: Caprifoliaceae Part used: flowers Habitat: Europe, British Isles Main constituents: triterpenes (ursolic acid, oleanolic acid), fatty …

Mullein ~ Verbascum thapsus

Mullein Latin name: Verbascum thapsus Family: Scrophulariaceae Part used: flowers, leaves Habitat: native to Britain, naturalized widely, including North America, sandy scrub …