Monday 23 October 2023

Plants We Used To Use 40. Chicory

Chicory (Chichorium intybus) is used as salad or vegetable. Its roasted tap root is also a coffee substitute). Herbalists have used it to treat gout and to generate a laxative for children.

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What's In a Critter's Name? 56. Lynx

The lynx's name comes from the Greek word 'leucos', meaning white or bright. This may be a reference to the animal's eyes, ...