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-arukwakwus

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fatu

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ia-kanmi nui

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ia-kasipao ia kurimatao me

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ia-kesi nukuaii-nahii

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iapóu

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iaremha

This plant is used to treat diarrhea in a baby 1-6 months old. The mother takes 4, 1" pieces and chews them, spitting it into the baby’s mouth 2x daily, once in the morning and once in the afternoon until the diarrhea stops. Sometimes if the baby is sick from a spirit such as a yam, taro or sea spirit, the mother takes 2, 1" pieces of stem and 2, 1" pieces of Acalypha wilkesiana petiole (Plunkett et.al. #3081) and chews the two species together and spits on the affected baby, telling the spirit to "go away and leave the baby alone.
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Example: This plant is used to treat diarrhea in a baby 1-6 months old. The mother takes 4, 1" pieces and chews them, spitting it into the baby’s mouth 2x daily, once in the morning and once in the afternoon until the diarrhea stops. Sometimes if the baby is sick from a spirit such as a yam, taro or sea spirit, the mother takes 2, 1" pieces of stem and 2, 1" pieces of Acalypha wilkesiana petiole (Plunkett et.al. #3081) and chews the two species together and spits on the affected baby, telling the spirit to "go away and leave the baby alone.

iawira ~ iavira

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kafete

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kapuapu

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kapuapu

This is a "calendar plant," tied to the sea. When it flowers, it is time to harvest sea urchins. The dry wood is used to mke a fire when a person has no matches.
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Example: This is a "calendar plant," tied to the sea. When it flowers, it is time to harvest sea urchins. The dry wood is used to mke a fire when a person has no matches.

kareng reng

Photo by John E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 3.0
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karikao

eatable shell, boiled in the saucepan or roasted in the fire
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Droka

Example: eatable shell, boiled in the saucepan or roasted in the fire

kasesir

Rhipidura drownei
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kasɨmkasaive

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kikouikou

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koaba

The fruit of this tree is edible. The stem yields posts for building houses. The wood from the tree is said to be very strong, so larger parts of the tree can be used for house construction. The leaves are used to treat diarrhea. A person chews 4 leaves at a time as long as needed.
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[koa̤pe] n.

Example: The fruit of this tree is edible. The stem yields posts for building houses. The wood from the tree is said to be very strong, so larger parts of the tree can be used for house construction. The leaves are used to treat diarrhea. A person chews 4 leaves at a time as long as needed.

kuankuanae

Sawn timber. Open ripe seed with stone or hammer, eat nut inside.
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Example: Sawn timber. Open ripe seed with stone or hammer, eat nut inside.

kumháu

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kusan itoga

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kwanakurakura

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kwanarai

People use this plant as a medicine to treat bad knees. Peel the bark, take 1 handful and put it in a cup of water until the water becomes black. Drink it 3x daily as needed until the knee pain disappears and the knee heals. Children use the seeds as a glue in school work.
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Example: People use this plant as a medicine to treat bad knees. Peel the bark, take 1 handful and put it in a cup of water until the water becomes black. Drink it 3x daily as needed until the knee pain disappears and the knee heals. Children use the seeds as a glue in school work.

kwanariapa

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kwanasitov

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kwanatan

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kwankumaha

The leaves of this plant are used to feed to pigs.
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[kwankuma] n.

Example: The leaves of this plant are used to feed to pigs.

kwatasɨn

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kwɨmtákahau

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makhum

Scarus rubroviolaceus http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-rubroviolaceus.html
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Example: Photo by Derek Keats, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

mamataring

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manhewao pitew

Caranx lugubris http://fishbase.org/summary/Caranx-lugubris.html
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marao

Myripristis kuntee http://fishbase.org/summary/Myripristis-kuntee.html
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minin akwes

Acanthurus nigrofuscus http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-nigrofuscus.html
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nakannakan

People use this to treat boils on the skin. Squeeze the "juice" of the leaf on the boil, and it will soften it so that the liquid inside the boil comes out. If you chew an amount of leaves first, then they will cover and stick to the boil so it will heal faster.
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[nakanakan] n.

Example: People use this to treat boils on the skin. Squeeze the "juice" of the leaf on the boil, and it will soften it so that the liquid inside the boil comes out. If you chew an amount of leaves first, then they will cover and stick to the boil so it will heal faster.

nakefiji

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nakua

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nakus nani kiri

Photo by Martial Wahe
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namarban

This tree is a good timber for rafters, the wood is soft. The English name is "Christmas Tree."
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[name̤rbun] n.

Example: This tree is a good timber for rafters, the wood is soft. The English name is "Christmas Tree."

namritajɨk

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nanemenmeta

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napkapy

Leaves are used as pig feed to make them grow faster.  fed to pigs to make them grow faster. Various butterflied can also get stuck on this plant, so bird’s can also get stuck when trying to eat these insects and can then be hunted or collected.
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Example: Leaves are used as pig feed to make them grow faster. fed to pigs to make them grow faster. Various butterflied can also get stuck on this plant, so bird’s can also get stuck when trying to eat these insects and can then be hunted or collected.

napoti

Macolor niger http://fishbase.org/summary/Macolor-niger.html
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napuei arvereu

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napɨk

This is male variety used to build the foundation of the house, to make the timbers for the floor (joist) and put Veitchia arecina (MB 4707) strips on top. Also used for crossbeams for roof of house. Planted in village to provide shade.
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Example: This is male variety used to build the foundation of the house, to make the timbers for the floor (joist) and put Veitchia arecina (MB 4707) strips on top. Also used for crossbeams for roof of house. Planted in village to provide shade.

nare

This plant is used to welcome people by weaving the leaves and flowers into a head lei, locally known as a Kuanari. If there are no flowers, people weave the leaves and use these to welcome visitors. This species is becoming an invasive in the area.
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Example: This plant is used to welcome people by weaving the leaves and flowers into a head lei, locally known as a Kuanari. If there are no flowers, people weave the leaves and use these to welcome visitors. This species is becoming an invasive in the area.

naris

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narofenua

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nawamta

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nefrei yassuk

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nei pwasi Nouanpɨko

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neimeiraer

Leaf used to thatch house. Chew base of stem as sugar cane - it’s sweet.
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Example: Leaf used to thatch house. Chew base of stem as sugar cane - it’s sweet.

nenime-

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nikinapus

A sharpened stick made from this plant is used to take the husk off of coconuts. The wood of this plant is used to make a child’s bow--carve the bark off and bend it with a string made from the banyon (Ficus) tree to both ends of the bow.
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Example: A sharpened stick made from this plant is used to take the husk off of coconuts. The wood of this plant is used to make a child’s bow--carve the bark off and bend it with a string made from the banyon (Ficus) tree to both ends of the bow.

Nimiruen

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nopi

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nuai nukori

nuai nukori
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nukuk

Davallia sessilifolia
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nukwai rangɨk sararve

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nuviru

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nɨkukua

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nɨmpen

Leaves used in cooking to flavor soup. To cure sore known as "yaush" that is the size of a 50 vatu coin or larger,  take 2-3 branches, collect leaves, put in pot, and warm. Wash the sore 3x day wash for 1-2 weeks. This disease is caused by flies and mosquitos. Yaush is the English name. Mosquito or fly bites the person, passes worm similar to filariasis, then a boil erupts and scratch it becomes big sore. Dry leaves and flowers, put in tin, and light it up to keep mosquitoes away. The smoke from this burning plant chases away mosquitoes like a coil.
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Example: Leaves used in cooking to flavor soup. To cure sore known as "yaush" that is the size of a 50 vatu coin or larger, take 2-3 branches, collect leaves, put in pot, and warm. Wash the sore 3x day wash for 1-2 weeks. This disease is caused by flies and mosquitos. Yaush is the English name. Mosquito or fly bites the person, passes worm similar to filariasis, then a boil erupts and scratch it becomes big sore. Dry leaves and flowers, put in tin, and light it up to keep mosquitoes away. The smoke from this burning plant chases away mosquitoes like a coil.

nɨmrakw

nɨmrakw
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nɨmɨkɨr ~ Nɨmɨkɨrmakɨr

nɨmɨkɨr ~ Nɨmɨkɨrmakɨr
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nɨpɨkɨr

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penesu

Chlorurus bleekeri http://fishbase.org/summary/Chlorurus-bleekeri.html
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penesu

Scarus ghobban http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-ghobban.html
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penesu

Scarus globiceps http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-globiceps.html
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peraha

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pol

pol
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prigsiwir ~ marasaw

Acanthurus lineatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-lineatus.html
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puka

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pukuri

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puta

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pɨseruk

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raiari min ~ rariari min

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rawtapareɨ ia- takouar

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rhurhu

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rigi

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sɨmɨke

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taik pani kuau

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tapatou

Sphyraena qenie http://fishbase.org/summary/Sphyraena-qenie.html
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teik itoga

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teki narerea

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tekɨ nari

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terag

Medicine: This plant is used to relieve itchiness. Green leaves are rubbed on an area to reduce the sensation.
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[te:raŋ] n.

Example: Medicine: This plant is used to relieve itchiness. Green leaves are rubbed on an area to reduce the sensation.

tɨ neis

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tɨputɨm

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utu pitew

Aphareus rutilans http://fishbase.org/summary/Aphareus-rutilans.html
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Silva Poulet

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vir-viry

Introduced species, no use known.
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Example: Introduced species, no use known.

yawhira

yawhira
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yesu

Parupeneus barberinus http://fishbase.org/summary/Parupeneus-barberinus.html
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