Saturday 13 January 2024

Plants We Used To Use 239. Kidney vetch

Herbalists tend to be literal. Kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) was used to treat renal problems. The plant, however, was also known as 'Woundwort', and consequently employed, to relieve swellings and heal wounds.

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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, ...