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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 />

Launaea intybacea (Jacq.) Beauvis. [syn. Lactuca intybacea Jacq.]<br />

FAMILY: Asteraceae or Compositae (aster, composite, or sunflower)<br />

ENGLISH: wild lettuce<br />

USES/NOTES: Young plant is e<strong>at</strong>en cooked.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: North America<br />

REFERENCES: Nellis 1994<br />

Laurelia sempervirens (Ruiz & Pavón) Tul. [syn L. serr<strong>at</strong>a Bertero]<br />

FAMILY: Monimiaceae (monimia)<br />

ENGLISH: Chilean laurel, Peruvian nutmeg<br />

USES/NOTES: Leaf and bark are used as spices.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Chile and Argentina<br />

REFERENCES: Facciola 1990, Marticorena and Quezada 1985, Uph<strong>of</strong> 1968,<br />

Zuloaga 1997<br />

Laurocerasus <strong>of</strong>ficinalis M. Roemer<br />

FAMILY: Rosaceae (rose)<br />

ENGLISH: cherry laurel<br />

USES/NOTES: Leaves can be used to make a dilute, almond-flavored<br />

tea-like beverage, though care must be taken as too much can be<br />

poisonous.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Eastern Mediterranean region<br />

REFERENCES: Facciola 1990, Sturtevant 1972, Uph<strong>of</strong> 1968<br />

Laurus nobilis L.<br />

FAMILY: Lauraceae (laurel)<br />

ENGLISH: bay, bay laurel, bay leaf, bay tree, European laurel,<br />

Grecian laurel, laurel, sweet bay tree, sweetbay, true laurel<br />

PORTUGUESE: loureiro-comum, loureiro-de-apolo, loureiro-de-presunto,<br />

loureiro-dos-poetas, loureiro-ordinário, louro, louro-de-cozinha<br />

SPANISH: lore, laurel, laurel de España, laurel de los poetas,<br />

laurel noble, laureo<br />

USES/NOTES: Leaves are used as an herb (called bay leaf) in me<strong>at</strong><br />

dishes and sauces. Also used to tre<strong>at</strong> intestinal ailments and an<br />

ingredient in veterinary medicines. Leaves may be used as a<br />

cockroach repellent. Seeds contain an oil used in soaps, skin<br />

lotions, and medicines.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Mediterranean Europe or <strong>the</strong> Middle East<br />

REFERENCES: Carneiro Martins 1989, Guia Rural n.d., IBGE 1980, Leung<br />

1961, Mabberley 1987, Pérez-Arbeláez 1956, Rehm and Espig 1991,<br />

Rodríguez Martínez 1990, Schneider 1987, Tucker 1994, Usher 1974<br />

Lecythis ampla Miers [syn. L. costaricensis Pittier]<br />

FAMILY: Lecythidaceae (Brazil nut)<br />

ENGLISH: monkey pot<br />

SPANISH: coco de mono, coco salero, cocoboloa, jícaro, olla de mono<br />

pansuba, sapucaia<br />

USES/NOTES: Seeds are edible.<br />

DRAFT - DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE<br />

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