Back in medieval times, the term "worts" was used for many plants — generally, the useful ones, which we now term "herbs." Above, lungwort was used in older days as a cure for all kinds of lung problems.
June 9, 2024
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June 9, 2024 1 a.m.
'What do you mean my garden has warts?'
No, dear, your garden has 'worts'
Many gardeners will recognize today's little play on words. Indeed, back in medieval times, the term "worts" was used for many plants — generally, the useful ones, which we now term "herbs."