Horseweed (Erigeron canadensis)

Horseweed, also known as Canadian fleabane, Marestail

Mullein is an herbaceous biennial plant with a hairy stem, numerous pointed leaves, and a tall, waxy flower spike. Originally from Europe and Asia, it has become naturalized in parts of Eurasia and Australia. In survival situations, mullein is particularly useful for starting friction fires due to its dry, fibrous stalk.