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Link to enlarge vase K7784 &#copy; Justin Kerr 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?


Other Plant Photos:

Additional views of the plant species, click on a photo below to view larger image.



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