Thursday, 21 December 2023

Plants We Used To Use 170. Flowering rush

Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) is toxic but the Iroquois used it to deworm horses and cattle. The plant can also produce a green or yellow dye.

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Wooden Tops 20. Horse chestnut

Horse chestnut wood is rather weak but has been used to make furniture. Its absorbant properties, however, make it ideal for fruit racks an...