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Silphium - the lost Roman herb
« on: September 08, 2017, 02:34:34 AM »
Fascinating little article which covers botany, history,  geo politics, taste, the tragedy of the commons, and the Toast of Botswana.


http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170907-the-mystery-of-the-lost-roman-herb