Wednesday, 5 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 132. Demoiselle

Demoiselle was named by Queen Marie Antoinette on the basis of its delicate and 'feminine' appearance.

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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.