Answer:
Though not a plant I have leaves. though not a beast I have spine. Though many wouldn't need me I am more valuable than wine.
You use me from your head to your toes. The more I work, the thinner I grow. What am I?
Two in a whole and four in a pair. Six in a trio you see. Eight's a quartet but what you must get is the name that fits just one of me.
What has many teeth but can't bite?
I come out of the earth, I am sold in the market. The one who buys me cuts my tail, takes off my suit of silk, and weeps beside me when I am dead. What am I?
Runs over fields and woods all day. Under the bed at night sits not alone, With long tongue hanging out, Resting at your feet until we go for a walk