Maya Forest Plant Database

We aim to capture the Maya plants’ unique properties in our database recording over 400 plants from our in-field studies.

Naba-kuk
Allspice

A spice that can make tea and treat digestive upsets and toothaches

Guayacán
Yellow Mayflower

Used for Construction, Forage, Product

Chay
Chaya

A nutritious vegetable that lessens the effects of diabetes

Ixcanan
Polly Redhead

An ornamental flower that treats fevers, rashes, and more

K’och
Trumpet Tree

Used for Medicine, Product, Furniture, Food

The Table

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