They are found even in the Antarctic, where penguins carry 15 species of lice (in the genera Austrogonoides and Nesiotinus). 1  Ricinus bombycillae, an Amblyceran louse from the bohemian waxwing. 2  Trinoton anserinum, an Amblyceran louse from a mute swan. 3  Damalinia limbata is an Ischnoceran louse from goats.
Edible parts: Kudzu leaves, flowers, blossoms, vine tips and roots are edible. The kudzu plant produces fragrant blossoms which you can make into jelly, syrup and candy. Cook the root - it contains about 10% starch which can be extracted and used as a coating in deep fried foods, or for thickening soups etc.
However, long before it was used in agriculture, the Chinese had been using kudzu as an herbal remedy. For over 2,000 years, kudzu root, Pueraria lobata, has been used to treat ailments ranging from a common cold and fever to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.oday, both the kudzu root and flower are gaining popularity as potential hangover cures, and remedies that include one or both are available online as well as in stores.