Wednesday, 22 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 92. Lion

Lion comes from the Latin word 'leo', which is, in turn, derived from the Ancient Greek 'leon'.

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Flowers of Oahu 64. Wikstoemia uva-ursi or Akia

The bark, roots and leaves of this plant release a narcotic that was used to stun fish.