Protoform: TALO-TALO [PN] Spider Lily (Crinum asiaticum) (Grf)

Description: Spider Lily (Crinum asiaticum) (Grf)
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian
Notes:

*8 Although the KAP form cited would be regular from this proto-form, Emory explains it as meaning 'spinelike' (cf. PN *tala-tala.1), presumably from the shape of the flower.

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
East Uvea Talotalo (Crinum asiaticum) (Rch)
Kapingamarangi Taratara Crinum asiaticum (recent introduction) (Emy)
Motu Talotalo Plante (Celosia argentea) (sa feuille contient une gomme cicatrisante) (Mfr)
Niue Talotalo Lily (Crinum spp.); an introduced ornamental (Caladium bicolor) (Sph)
Samoan Lau/talotalo Crinum asiaticum, Monsoon Lily, Spider Lily (Phm)
Tokelau (Lau)talotalo Spider Lily (Crinum asiaticum) (Sma)
Tongan Tolotalo Spider Lily (Crinum asiaticum) (Whr)
Tuvalu Talotalo Spider Lily (Crinum asiaticum) (Rby)

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