Others mention different colors and Pliny the Elder writes that it would make sheep white.

Pliny the Elder wrote about the people:

Pliny the Elder also wrote favourably of them in historical review.

Pliny the Elder writes his account of the German wars.

Later Pliny the Elder wrote that Sostratus was the architect, which is disputed.

Pliny the Elder wrote about the large value of the trade between Rome and Eastern countries:

Pliny the Elder wrote about the use of war pigs against elephants.

Pliny the Elder wrote that hawks ate this plant to improve their vision, and it has been used as an herbal remedy for vision problems.

Pliny the Elder wrote that cranes would appoint one of their number to stand guard while they slept.

Pliny the Elder wrote concerning the folk-etymology of the name: