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milkmaids
Scientific Name: Cardamine californica var. californica
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
The Milkmaid: More Than Just a Dairy Worker
The term "milkmaid" historically refers to a girl or woman employed to milk dairy cows and prepare dairy products.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions "milkmaid's garland," which was an ancient custom involving dressing up. While this itself poses no risk, May Day celebrations, where the garland was traditionally used, might involve activities with varying levels of supervision.
Quirky Facts
- In the 19th century, there was a theory (later proven correct) connecting milkmaids' exposure to cowpox to immunity against smallpox, leading to early vaccination efforts.
- The "Milkmaid's Garland" was an ancient custom observed on May Day, where milkmaids would dress up.