These are 3 of approximately 140 common names
for this species. Use internet resources to come up with at least
3 other common names for this species.
Virola sp.
Myristicaceae
The fruit shown here has a red aril attached to
the seed. Find 2 ethnobotanical uses of the arils in the family
Myristicaceae.
Phytolacca
americana
pokeweed
This plant is highly poisonous if parts are not
treated properly prior to eating. What is the actual compound
that makes it poisonous to humans?
What is this plant? Shown here are the fruits that have rolled down the lawn
behind the greenhouses of Birge Hall towards University Avenue.
A close up of one of these "grapefruit"-like fruits
is shown at the bottom right.
Artocarpus - breadfruit of the Moraceae - will be forever linked
with the Mutiny on the Bounty and Captain Bligh and Fletcher
Christian. Breadfruit is seen on the deck of the Bounty
in this scene where Captain Bligh is set adrift in a rowboat.
Find out where the breadfruit came from and where it
was being taken by the Bounty.
