Friday 26 January 2024

Plants We Used To Use 277. Marsh cinquefoil

Leaves of Marsh cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris) can be dried as a 'tea'. This plant's flowers also yield a red dye. Some indigenous North Americans, use Marsh cinquefoil to treat dysentery and stomach cramps.

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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, ...