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North America
América do Norte
United States/Canada · North America
Region named as the origin of plants later found on Madeira, such as Robinia pseudoacacia. It was the main destination of Madeiran embroidery exports and of Madeiran emigrants, including emigrants fleeing persecution. Several Madeiran priests lived or raised funds there.
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- Acacia — Origin of Robinia pseudoacacia.
- Soares (João de Nóbrega) — Region he travelled through before returning in 1855.
- Nossa Senhora do Monte (parish) — Where the parish priest travelled to raise funds.
- Monteiro (José Maria) — Destination of emigrants fleeing persecution.
- Caniço (parish) — Where Father Jerónimo de Nóbrega emigrated and made his fortune.
- Marjoram (Majorana hortensis) — Given as a region of origin of the plant.
- Jardim do Mar (parish) — Where Father Fernandes lived for some years.
- Embroidery industry — Main destination of Madeiran embroidery exports.
- Avoadeira — The native region of the plant, which was later naturalised on Madeira.