Tuesday, 4 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 130. Gorilla

Almost 2500 years ago, an explorer from ancient Carthage coined the term. It meant 'hairy person'.

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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.