| Reference Source | Reference Type | Archival Data | Comments |
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| Thwaites, R.G. (ed.) 1903 | Use - Food |
"They [the Myaamia] also sow beans and melons, which are excellent, and especially those whose seed is red". |
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| Sabrevois, J. 1718 | Use - Food |
"In those regions [present day, Kaskaskia, in southeastern Illinois] they [the Illinois community] raise a great many French Melons, which have green flesh inside, and are very excellent. The climate is delightful". |
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| Bush, L. L 1996 | Use - Food |
Human-charred seeds suggesting some type of Cucumis sp., was recovered from an early 19th century Myaamia village site at the forks of the Wabash River (Ft Wayne), 1975-1812 (Ehler Site). |
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| Blair, E 1911 | Use - Food |
"Melons grow there [in lands inhabited by tribes along Lake Michigan, possibly including Miami-Illinois peoples] which have a juice no less agreeable than refreshing". |
| Reference Source | Reference Type | Data | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleason, H.A. and Cronquist, A. 1991 | Habitat | Occurs in dry soils and along railways in eastern and western Myaamia lands. |