Wednesday 28 February 2024

Plants We Used to Use 379. Saw-wort

Medieval textile workers obtained dyes from Saw-wort (Serratula tinctoria). This plant's leaves, contain several long-lasting yellows and the roots, a blue dye.

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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, ...