The Zamia integrifolia.
1837. The inhabitants [of Toampe] living principally on fish, turtle, and coonti; the last they bring from the main [land].—John L. Williams, ‘The Territory of Florida,’ p. 33.
1852. [He] discovered a fine patch of Coontah or arrowroot, from which a beautiful flour can be manufactured.—F. R. Goulding, ‘Young Marooners,’ p. 173. (N.E.D.)
