Fun Fact! As a member of the nightshade family, the leaves of eggplants are narcotic and toxic to consume, but have been used traditionally to make a soothing poultice for the treatment of burns, abscesses, cold sore, and similar conditions.
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As a member of the nightshade family, the leaves of eggplants are narcotic and toxic to consume, but have been used traditionally to make a soothing poultice for the treatment of burns, abscesses, cold sore, and similar conditions.
Hard to compete with horseradish
January 10th 2025Fun fact! Horseradish can be difficult to eradicate once it’s established. This is because the smallest piece of root can grow a new plant. Additionally, the plant spreads by underground shoots that out-compete most other plants which means horseradish can become invasive if not maintained.