Tuesday 31 October 2023

Plants We Used To Use 56. Spring squill

The dried bulb of Spring squill (Scilla verna) has been used as rat poison and also as a cardiac stimulant and expectorant.

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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, ...