Cephalanthus occidenalis—The Miccosukee call these shrubs halpátí:hosô:tî (alligator shader); the Creeks say sakco’meto (crawfish’s tree). Although the remedy may be lethal, this has been an important medicinal plant throughout its range. (See p. 190.) Chromolaena odorata—“Bitter bush,” “Christmas rose,” and fleurit-Noël are all names for this herb. The plant is either a fish poison or medicine, depending on how the preparation is concocted. (See p. 204.)

DOI link for Cephalanthus occidenalis—The Miccosukee call these shrubs halpátí:hosô:tî (alligator shader); the Creeks say sakco’meto (crawfish’s tree). Although the remedy may be lethal, this has been an important medicinal plant throughout its range. (See p. 190.) Chromolaena odorata—“Bitter bush,” “Christmas rose,” and fleurit-Noël are all names for this herb. The plant is either a fish poison or medicine, depending on how the preparation is concocted. (See p. 204.)

Cephalanthus occidenalis—The Miccosukee call these shrubs halpátí:hosô:tî (alligator shader); the Creeks say sakco’meto (crawfish’s tree). Although the remedy may be lethal, this has been an important medicinal plant throughout its range. (See p. 190.) Chromolaena odorata—“Bitter bush,” “Christmas rose,” and fleurit-Noël are all names for this herb. The plant is either a fish poison or medicine, depending on how the preparation is concocted. (See p. 204.)