Set the scene.
Cynomorium coccineum grows on the rock near Dwejra. It feeds on other plants’ roots.
Here’s the twist.
The Knights prized its supposed healing powers. That reputation helped make the rock famous.
Why it still matters.
The nickname stuck, although the plant is neither a fungus nor unique to Malta. Names can preserve old mistakes!
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.