Spartina bakeri—Calusas living on Marco Island, Florida, thatched their houses with “cord grass” before the Europeans arrived. (See p. 640.) Stillingia sylvatica—Because the stems have milky juice, the Seminoles call this plant owa:ctafânkî (milky center, Mikasuki) or pisi:ká:fkatî:ko (pliable breast milking, Creek). A decoction is taken to treat diarrhea, vomiting, and appetite loss. (See p. 650.)

DOI link for Spartina bakeri—Calusas living on Marco Island, Florida, thatched their houses with “cord grass” before the Europeans arrived. (See p. 640.) Stillingia sylvatica—Because the stems have milky juice, the Seminoles call this plant owa:ctafânkî (milky center, Mikasuki) or pisi:ká:fkatî:ko (pliable breast milking, Creek). A decoction is taken to treat diarrhea, vomiting, and appetite loss. (See p. 650.)

Spartina bakeri—Calusas living on Marco Island, Florida, thatched their houses with “cord grass” before the Europeans arrived. (See p. 640.) Stillingia sylvatica—Because the stems have milky juice, the Seminoles call this plant owa:ctafânkî (milky center, Mikasuki) or pisi:ká:fkatî:ko (pliable breast milking, Creek). A decoction is taken to treat diarrhea, vomiting, and appetite loss. (See p. 650.)