Bignonia capreolata s a vine commonly referred to as Crossvine. The common name refers to the cross-shaped pattern revealed when the stem is cut. This membrane is of a sweet, pleasant taste. According to Wikipedia, the Cherokees would “crop these vines to pieces, together with china brier ands sassafras roots, and boil them in their beer in the spring, for diet drink, in order to attenuate and purify the blood and juices.”
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That is most interesting. I love to hear of things that the Indians knew that we don't.
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