Charles Zidar - Ancient Maya Botanical Research

Charles Zidar
ANCIENT MAYA BOTANICAL RESEARCH

Family:	Orchidaceae
Genus:	Vanilla
Species:	planifolia
Authority:	Jacks.
Common Name:	vanilla
Maya Name:	U chi' nok' or t'isil
Maya Plant Use:	This orchid was important to the Maya as an additive to the sacred chocolate drink.
Notes:	V. fragrans? Andrews?

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