live more simply ; possibly because they are isolated from 
the common causes of discontent they are happier and 
more independent. Their diet consists of corn meal, fish 
(the nearby waters comprise some of the finest fishing 
grounds), meat from a few domestic animals, produce 
from small gardens, and certain wild plants. 
FOOD PLANTS 
Panicum maximum Jacquin. Gramineae. 
GUINEA GRass. 
This tall African grass is grown for forage. It is one of 
the favorite foods of horses and cattle. 
Smilax coriacea Sprengel. Liliaceae. 
BELL APPLE. 
Children eat the yellow fruit. (See also medicinal 
plants). 
Cocos nucifera Linnaeus. Palmae. 
W AaTERNUT. 
The liquid endosperm (i.e. water) of the green unripe 
fruit is drunk and the gelatinous endosperm is eaten. 
This is an important part of the diet. The hard white 
endosperm of the ripe coconut is considered unfit for 
human consumption but is fed to hogs. 
Piper Amalago Linnaeus. Piperaceae. 
Buack WarrLe, Cras Woop. 
The leaves are dried and used for making tea. ‘This 
species is also mentioned under medicinal plants, and 
plants providing wood. 
Coccoloba uvifera Linnaeus. Polygonaceae. 
SEA GRAPE. 
The fruits are eaten raw or made into an excellent jam. 
There is not much flesh around the large seed. The heavy 
crop ripens progressively during several months. 
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