Monday 29 January 2024

Plants We Used To Use 287. Marsh pennywort

Marsh pennywort (Hydrocotyle vulgaris) was used to treat eczema, as well as other skin conditions like scrofula and ulcers. In Malaya, its leaves were utilised to dress 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, ...