Note 48 — Chapter IV
William Johnston translation
The Caida, or Kayda, is the Kenra of Forskäl, or the Pandamùs odoratissima of Linnæus. On account of the similarity in the leaves, it has been called also Bromelia. The natives of Otaheite cover their houses with it. The farina of the male flowers is used as a perfume. F.