[CH] YUCA, YUCCA, & Tapioca
MICHAEL E GARDNER (absolutelywater@juno.com)
Thu, 20 May 1999 21:51:35 -0500
You Wrote: lots about Yucca
(tho I didn't see the joke).
From way back as a kid in New Mexico I distinctly remember that our
Yuccas were members of the cactus family - or certainly acted like
one!These were the long leaved variety which grow close to the ground and
go for the ankles and calves.
As for Tapioca root, I remember clear back to 5th grade that it is very
poisonous unless fully cooked. Has this changed in the last (well, lots
of years) or are we talking about a differnt plant?
SW US Indians used the spiny leaves to make a soap, they don't burn
long enough for a decent fire.
Sweat to Eat, Eat to Sweat! Mike
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