grey seeds of the Kach-kach, when rubbed on a hard rough surface 
will inflict a sharp hot burn if soft skin is contacted. 
POV AMD SEEVS OF 
KACH KACH 
A number of shrubs and herbaceous plants may be found on the 
Cabrits peninsula. Over forty species occupy the open spaces on 
the hills and the semi-dry portions of land at the base of East 
Cabrits. The latter area is very rich in species composition, con¬ 
taining a number of shrubs, sedges, vines, grasses and other herbs. 
Shrubs and herbs 
Most of these species are 
comonly used by the peo¬ 
ple of the Cabrits area 
and other parts of 
Dominica, and at least 
twenty-four of the herbs 
and shrubs found on the 
peninsula have medicinal 
values. Some of the 
plants are also important 
for craft items (e.g. 
Gwenn Job), children’s 
play (Kavalye Wonze), dry 
floral arrangements (lemon 
grass), fodder and medi¬ 
cines for livestock (Gwo- 
tet; Kafe Zepyant), and 
