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Carya floridana—Pawcohiccora, a name used by the Powhatan of coastal Virginia, became “hickory” in English. Carya was so important as a food and for wood that some species have distinct Creek names, as in penossv, oce-tofkv, and oce-cvpkce. (See p. 176.) Chiococca parvifolia—Medicine made from “snow berry” or “skunk root” has been used as a purgative and to treat asthma, expel gas, lower fever, and ease menstrual cramps. A preparation in Belize also helps alcoholics stop drinking. (Seep. 201.)

Florida Ethnobotany ◽

10.1201/9780203491881-98 ◽

2004 ◽

pp. 725-725

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Capparis flexuosa—The Maya call this shrub bokanche’ or “tree that looks like a viper’s skin.” The Haitians say bois rave (enrapture tree). Both Florida species provide a mustard substitute. (See p. 164.) Carphephorus corymbosus—“Paint-brush” is considered a urinary antiseptic. More famous is “deer tongue” or “vanilla leaf.” The leaves have been used as medicine and to flavor tobacco and perfumes. (See p. 174.)

Florida Ethnobotany ◽

10.1201/9780203491881-97 ◽

2004 ◽

pp. 724-724

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Cannaflacdda—This herb has hard, black seeds that the Seminoles call sawakmalî:tî (Mikasuki) and sáwko matihita (Creek), both meaning “rattle’s contents.” The settlers called this “bird-shot” or “Indian shot” because seeds were substitute bullets in muzzle-loading guns. (See p. 164.) Capsicum annuum—The Taino of Cuba called the fruits aji, and that became one Spanish word for red peppers as far away as Peru. Fruits were chilli to the Aztecs, and that too was adopted into Spanish and English as “chile.” (See p. 168.)

Florida Ethnobotany ◽

10.1201/9780203491881-96 ◽

2004 ◽

pp. 723-723

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Capsicum Annuum ◽

Spanish Word ◽

Red Peppers ◽

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Agave decipiens—“False sisal” was probably used for fiber and medicine by the Glades people like its Mexican relative A. angustifolia. The Seminoles call it pasalátkico:bî (big yucca, Mikasuki). (See p. 68.) Annona glabra—“Pond apple” fruit pulp is edible but not particularly good. The wood is made into corks, but seeds, bark, and leaves are medicinal. The Seminoles call the species etotakwe (hollow tree, Creek). (See p. 95.)

Florida Ethnobotany ◽

10.1201/9780203491881-93 ◽

2004 ◽

pp. 720-720

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Apple Fruit ◽

Annona Glabra ◽

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Lyonia fruticosa. Drawn by P.N.Honychurch.

Florida Ethnobotany ◽

10.1201/9780203491881-90 ◽

2004 ◽

pp. 706-706

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Acer. Acer negundo . Acer rubrum . Acer saccharum . Acer saccharinum . All from Sargent 1905.

Florida Ethnobotany ◽

10.1201/9780203491881-9 ◽

2004 ◽

pp. 106-114

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Acer Saccharum ◽

Acer Rubrum ◽

Acer Saccharinum ◽

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Lupinus perennis. From Britton and Brown 1897.

Florida Ethnobotany ◽

10.1201/9780203491881-89 ◽

2004 ◽

pp. 700-705

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Lupinus Perennis

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Ipomoea. Ipomoea alba. Drawing by Regina O.Hughes. Courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture.

Florida Ethnobotany ◽

10.1201/9780203491881-83 ◽

2004 ◽

pp. 622-659

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The United States ◽

United States Department ◽

Department Of Agriculture ◽

States Department

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TABLE 3 Species in Florida for Which No Documentation of Use Has Been Found, but That Are Related to Others Known To Be Used

Florida Ethnobotany ◽

10.1201/9780203491881-8 ◽

2004 ◽

pp. 92-105

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Eupatorium serotinum. a. Lower portion of a plant with roots, b. Upper portion of a plant in flower, c. Flower head, d. Seed. From Buchholtz 1968.

Florida Ethnobotany ◽

10.1201/9780203491881-66 ◽

2004 ◽

pp. 504-515

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Flower Head ◽

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