Vetiver in New Orleans: A Heritage of Sharing — Pitot House
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Vetiver is actually a grass, but its roots are aromatic. The woodsey scent of Vetiver is a familiar odor to generations of New Orleanians who remember little dried bundles of Vetiver root folded in with their stored linens. It isn’t just for the odor, Vetiver also is an insecticide, says entomologis
Chronica Domus: Exploring New Orleans Part II of III: A Visit to Pitot House
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Pitot House - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
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Pitot House - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Chronica Domus: Exploring New Orleans Part II of III: A Visit to Pitot House
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Pitot House
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Pitot house at early settlement on Bayou St. John
Chronica Domus: Exploring New Orleans Part II of III: A Visit to Pitot House
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1799 Pitot House, New Orleans, Located on historic Bayou St…
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Pitot House - Wikipedia
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Pitot House
Chronica Domus: Exploring New Orleans Part II of III: A Visit to Pitot House
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Pitot House
Chronica Domus: Exploring New Orleans Part II of III: A Visit to Pitot House