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JJB I'm sowing Bargain basement seeds from Chiltern Seeds and their seeds are listed by Latin name. After years of reading their catalogues I use the Latin name automatically, Its more specific than using the common name as they often mean different things to people
Did you know that Penstemon is part of the Scrophulariaceae family which are commonly known as Beard Tongues because they have a 5th stamen.
Scrophula/Scrofula was the King's Evil - swelling of the lymph glands in the neck (later found to be tuberculosis) and could be cured by the Touch of the King.
I'm fascinated by plant names and their origins.
Its OK, you can wake up now - I've finished.
Did you know that Penstemon is part of the Scrophulariaceae family which are commonly known as Beard Tongues because they have a 5th stamen.
Scrophula/Scrofula was the King's Evil - swelling of the lymph glands in the neck (later found to be tuberculosis) and could be cured by the Touch of the King.
I'm fascinated by plant names and their origins.
Its OK, you can wake up now - I've finished.
The Moneyless Chicken says:-
Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.
Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.
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