Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Indian Shot
INDIAN SHOT, an ornamental plant of the arrow root family found in most tropical countries. The seeds are round, hard, and black, hence the name of Indian shot applied to the plant.
Edition of 1921; disclaimer.
INDIAN SHOT, an ornamental plant of the arrow root family found in most tropical countries. The seeds are round, hard, and black, hence the name of Indian shot applied to the plant.