Wednesday 7 February 2024

Plants We Used To Use 315. Navelwort

Navelwort (Umbilicus rupestris) leaves are used in salads. The plant's juice and extract were used to treat epilepsy. Its fleshy leaves generated a poultice for piles; scalds and burns as well as a diuretic decoction.

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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, ...