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Chuhkâshâkoowuhtuq “Fleshy Hawthorn”

This can be eaten fresh and have very fleshy fruits. Hawthorn seeds have been found in multiple archaeological sites here on the reservation.

Edible

Fruit: raw or cooked Excellent for making jellies, it can also be dried for later use. A small fruit with a sweet, juicy and pulpy flesh

Medical

The fruits and flowers have a hypotensive effect as well as acting as a direct and mild heart tonic They are especially indicated in the treatment of weak heart combined with high blood pressure.

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Pahkutumus (ee) “White Oak”

Oak has many traditional and post-colonial contact uses. During the farmstead era of the 1700-1800s, oak was used for house framing and tool handles where other aspects like acorn foraging has continued since pre contact.

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Meechooôkamuq “Root Cellar”

This type of structure has been identified at several Pequot farmsteads on the reservation. The stone foundation was covered with logs and earth creating a cool underground cellar for food storage in the hot summer months.