A variant or alternate spelling of a Caribbean or tropical plant term, though the exact botanical reference is historically uncertain.
This appears to be a regional or historical variant, possibly from Caribbean Creole or Indigenous languages. The precise etymological origin is unclear, suggesting it may be a corrupted or alternative form of another plant name.
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