Wednesday 7 February 2024

Plants We Used To Use 314. Musk thistle

Musk thistle (Carduus nutans) seeds are rich in lanoleic acid, which helps prevent atherosclerosis. In Eurasia, the dried flowers were used to curdle milk.

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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, ...