14. Isomeris arborea “Bladder Pod “ Takape Ahoots
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Food: The leaves and fruit (pods) were eaten cooked and eaten. Medicinal: A decoction was made from crushed seeds to clear the throat. An infusion was made for stomach disorders and for fevers. The pods were made into a tea for sore throats and for stomach troubles. Dye: Roots produced a greenish dye for basketry. Herb or shrub. Some find the plant ill-smelling. Blossoming most of the year. Isomeris can be found in subsaline places, such as coastal bluffs and dunes; Coastal Sage Scrub and along desert washes; Creosote Bush Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodlands. |