Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. The beautiful Orchis mascula has long been used for which of the following reasons? (Look at the name)"
...1. Used as an aphrodisiac 2. Used to make rubber 3. Used to make aspirin 4. Used for divination The beautiful Orchis mascula is nicknamed "the long purple". It's name is derived from the Latin masculus which means male or virile. This is a reference to the shape of this plant's tubers, which resemble a pair of men's testicles. These tubers are often ground up and used in potions reputed to have aphrodisiac qualities. The flower itself has multiple blossoms on each stalk all with a lovely purplish-pink color.