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Abelmoschus esculentus (L - the University of Maine at Fort Kent

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Kerm<strong>at</strong>h, Bennett and Pulsipher - Food Plants in <strong>the</strong> Americs<br />

stimulant teas. Tiny black drupes reportedly are e<strong>at</strong>en as a snack<br />

food by <strong>the</strong> Huastec Maya, though caution must be used as some<br />

varieties are toxic. Also grown for showy, colorful flowers.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Humid Neotropics, n<strong>at</strong>uralized and pestiferous in warm<br />

regions<br />

REFERENCES: Accorsi et al. n.d., Adams 1972, Alcorn 1984, Austin and<br />

Bourne 1992, Berg 1984, Bourke et al. 1987, Duke 1986, Duke and<br />

Vásquez 1994, Facciola 1990, FLEPPC 2003, IBGE 1980, Omawale<br />

1973, Silva et al. 1977, Simberl<strong>of</strong>f 1997, Uph<strong>of</strong> 1968, Usher 1974,<br />

von Reis Altschul 1973, W<strong>at</strong>kins and Sheehan 1975, Voeks 1997<br />

Lantana involucr<strong>at</strong>a L.<br />

FAMILY: Verbenaceae (verbena)<br />

ENGLISH: lantana, wild mint, wild sage<br />

SPANISH: tarepe<br />

USES/NOTES: Leaves are used as a condiment and tiny, dark reddish<br />

drupes are said to be edible.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Mexico, <strong>the</strong> West Indies, and sou<strong>the</strong>rn Florida<br />

REFERENCES: Adams 1972, Facciola 1990, Molina 1975, Nellis 1994,<br />

Sousa and Cabrera 1983<br />

Lantana trifolia L.<br />

FAMILY: Verbenaceae (verbena)<br />

ENGLISH: lantana, wild sage<br />

SPANISH: aya machana, lauraimena, siete colores, tunchi albaca,<br />

yona rao<br />

USES/NOTES: Fruits are edible. Plant also is medicinal.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Neotropics<br />

REFERENCES: Boom 1989, Duke and Vásquez 1994, Martin et al. 1987<br />

Lapageria rosea Ruiz & Pavón<br />

FAMILY: Smilacaceae (smilax or c<strong>at</strong>brier) or Philesiaceae<br />

ENGLISH: Chilean bellflower<br />

SPANISH: copihue<br />

USES/NOTES: Large yellow berry <strong>of</strong> Chile’s n<strong>at</strong>ional flower reportedly<br />

has sweet pulp.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Chile<br />

REFERENCES: Mabberley 1987, Marticorena and Quezada 1985, Valenzuela<br />

et al. 1984<br />

Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell<br />

FAMILY: Urticaceae (nettle)<br />

ENGLISH: wood-nettle<br />

USES/NOTES: Shoots and young leaves may be e<strong>at</strong>en cooked.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Eastern Canada to Oklahoma and Florida<br />

REFERENCES: Fernald 1950, Peterson 1977<br />

Lardizabala bitern<strong>at</strong>a Ruiz & Pavón<br />

FAMILY: Lardizabalaceae (akebias and holboellias)<br />

ENGLISH: zabala fruit<br />

DRAFT - DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE<br />

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