Re: More Synandrospadix

From: "Julius Boos" ju-bo at email.msn.com> on 2001.05.31 at 13:21:28(6636) >>Seriously! Is there a reason for it being named S, vermitoxicus? Ron Iles<< +More Hi Ron, Like many Aroids, this one is also very toxic, the juice from the tuber is said to be used by natives to kill maggots, and a warning has been given to handle the dormant tuber (which is covered with a white 'bloom' of crystals) with gloves. Eduardo Goncalves from Brazil, an expert on the group, posted a most interesting letter concerning this South American group of tuberous Aroids a while ago, perhaps we can ask him 'pretty please' to repeat it, as many may have missed it. My next trip 'down South' will produce for you a wild-collected Spath. cannifolium, promise! Keep up the wonderful work, it is a breath of fresh air!! Sincerely, Julius ----- Original Message ----- To: "Multiple recipients of list AROID-L" Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 2:32 PM Subject: More Synandrospadix

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