In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LARKSPURS
Noun
larkspurs
plural of larkspur
Source: Wiktionary
LARKSPUR
Lark"spur, n. (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of ranunculaceous plants (Delphinium), having showy flowers, and a spurred calyx. They are natives of the North Temperate zone. The commonest larkspur of the gardens is D. Consolida. The flower of the bee larkspur (D. elatum) has two petals bearded with yellow hairs, and looks not unlike a bee.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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