Edible Spathiphyllum Inflorescences?

From: "Jay Vannini" interbnk at terra.com.gt> on 2002.09.15 at 03:01:29(9416) To continue along the avenue that Julius is exploring: In Standley & Steyermark, "Flora of Guatemala" under the entry for the wreasonably wretched Spathiphyllum phryniifolium - ahem: "...The young inflorescences are often offered for sale in the markets of Quezaltenango and elsewhere, but they are seldom served at the table of the hotels in Guatemala, at least those frequented by tourists. They are gathered after the spathes have opened, and are tied in bunched for sale. An amusing tale is told with connection with this plant. Some years ago a North American visiting Guatemala was served in some hotel with soup in which he discovered what he took to be diminutive ears of corn. Upon his return to the United States he reported the matter to the USDA. Because of the hope of some day discovering the wild ancestor of corn, the Department was interested and sent two men to Guatemala to investigate the plant. Investigation revealed that the supposed corn consisted of the spadices of *Spathiphyllum*, which bears a resemblance to much-reduced ears of maize." Thus, fellow Americans, have our tax dollars been wisely spent by Tio Sam. The highland Maya still chomp on Spath infls. as famine food, proving that there is at least one good reason not turn a backpack sprayer filled with Roundup on these damn' things ;>) Cheerio/JPV

From: "Ron Iles" roniles at eircom.net> on 2002.09.15 at 10:52:17(9418) Ahem - just got up, Sundam morn. Excuse me Signor Vannini! Roundup? Potion of the Devil. Yes, yes, feed the Highland Mayas (& probably later yourselves), keep the useless jungle, please the wretched & tedious interfering conservationists. Jungle fresh Big Mac Spathifodder & Spathifeelies by Interflora for that randy occasion. In case you do spray Round-up by plane, I'll grow the Guats in h(e)aven Ireland. Please do you have the fax number of the Highland Mayum? +More Some say aroids with the biggest parts have the biggest members?. A wretched rampant 3 metre plus Kota Kinabalu monster is reported. So unless the Devil's potion has got to it, THAT might free some of you folks from your unhealthy pre-occupation with Durians & unprotected Titans & give you bigger bangs for your little bucks. No, I'll just grow fruit & veg & live in my bunker. Anybody want the container load of Spathifeellies? Did you know the Aroid Society which is my Advertising Department has most kindly put a Spath on the Show Poster. I affectionately call it "Plastic Flamingo", cockney rhyming slang, almost, instead of its real name, On its member & other parts, its got white spots AND streaks When people see it they'll think "Ah, Fred! Keep away! Spathifeelies". What free Advertising! Thanks Reggie. Folks - please join in the sing - "Feed me till I want no more...or waggle your hips & delete. If the IAS moderators don't fumigate me Pax vobiscum Fred Flintstone., B. Spath (Food Tech)

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