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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 />

Veronica anagallis-aqu<strong>at</strong>ica L.<br />

FAMILY: Plantaginaceae (plantain), previously Scrophulariaceae<br />

(figwort or snapdragon)<br />

ENGLISH: brooklime, w<strong>at</strong>er speedwell<br />

PORTUGUESE: verônica<br />

USES/NOTES: Leaves and tender new stem tips are e<strong>at</strong>en fresh or<br />

cooked.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: North temper<strong>at</strong>e regions<br />

REFERENCES: Brako and Zarucchi 1993, Correll and Johnston 1970,<br />

Facciola 1990, Gibbons and Tucker 1979<br />

Veronica beccabunga L.<br />

FAMILY: Plantaginaceae (plantain), previously Scrophulariaceae<br />

(figwort or snapdragon)<br />

ENGLISH: European brooklime<br />

PORTUGUESE: verônica<br />

USES/NOTES: Bitter plant is e<strong>at</strong>en like w<strong>at</strong>er cress (Rorippa<br />

nasturtium-aqu<strong>at</strong>icum) or cooked as a po<strong>the</strong>rb.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Eurasia to North Africa, n<strong>at</strong>uralized in North America<br />

REFERENCES: Bailey Hortorium 1976, Mabberley 1987<br />

Veronica chamaedrys L.<br />

FAMILY: Plantaginaceae (plantain), previously Scrophulariaceae<br />

(figwort or snapdragon)<br />

ENGLISH: bird’s-eye speedwell<br />

PORTUGUESE: verônica<br />

USES/NOTES: Leaves are used as tea.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Temper<strong>at</strong>e regions<br />

REFERENCES: Facciola 1990, Marticorena and Quezada 1985<br />

Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash ex Small [syn. V. odor<strong>at</strong>a Virey,<br />

Andropogon muric<strong>at</strong>us Retz.]<br />

FAMILY: Gramineae or Poaceae (grass)<br />

ENGLISH: cuscus, khus-khus, vetiver<br />

PORTUGUESE: capim-de-cheiro, capim-sândalo, p<strong>at</strong>chuli, p<strong>at</strong>ichuli,<br />

vetiver<br />

SPANISH: pacholí, pachulí, vetiver, zac<strong>at</strong>e violeta<br />

USES/NOTES: Roots contain a vol<strong>at</strong>ile oil used in perfumery, insect<br />

repellents, and to flavor sherbets. Roots also are made into<br />

scented m<strong>at</strong>s and baskets. The plant is grown as an ornamental and<br />

to control erosion.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: India to Sou<strong>the</strong>ast Asia<br />

REFERENCES: Berg 1984, Guia Rural n.d., León 1987, OAS 1973, Uph<strong>of</strong><br />

1968, Usher 1974<br />

Viburnum alnifolium Marshall<br />

FAMILY: Caprifoliaceae (honeysuckle)<br />

ENGLISH: hobblebush, wild raisin<br />

USES/NOTES: Dark sweet fruits are e<strong>at</strong>en dried like raisins, cooked,<br />

or made into jelly.<br />

DRAFT - DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE<br />

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