FEUILLEA
\fjˈuːɪlˌi͡ə], \fjˈuːɪlˌiə], \f_j_ˈuː_ɪ_l_ˌiə]\
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A genus of plants, nat. order Cucurbitaceae. The species are natives of the tropical regions of America, and are frutescent, climbing herbs. The seeds are oily and of a bitter taste, and are said to be powerful antidotes against vegetable poisons, and are used in South America to prevent the fatal effects of serpent bites. The seeds of one Peruvian species contain so much oil that they are used for making candles.
By Daniel Lyons
