Thursday, 6 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 135. Kite

This name is derived from the Old English 'cyta', possibly via the Proto-Indo-European root '*gu' (screech).

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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.