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Pecan Lore and Legend

Native Americans held pecans in high regard

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Pecans

© 2006 Peggy Trowbridge

Pecan Lore and Legend

Some North American Indians believe the pecan tree to be representative of the Great Spirit. They considered the fruit of the tree to be valuable and traded hides and mats for pecans with early Spaniards in Florida.

The Mariame tribe of Texas used the nuts as their sole sustenance for two months out of the year.

More about Pecans:

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• Pecan Harvesting, Sizes, and Grades
• Pecan History
• Pecan Legend and Lore
• Pecans and Health
• Pecan Recipes
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