The frog

[-JKP-]

Are frogs really that rare? I've come across a few, but since I thought they were common I didn't take notice. I'll keep an eye out.

The VM frog, it always struck me as kind of "lost" there, like it's not even connected to the plant. But I agree, at least it's clearly a frog, despite its mandibles.

They're becoming rare. They are very sensitive to environmental toxins and habitat loss. I used to see many, now I hardly see them at all.


The VMS frog might not be directly connected to the surrounding plants. If it's intended to be used similarly to  "castorum" (an animal-based entry that stands by itself in herbal manuscripts), then it might be an ingredient rather than a mnemonic.