Eucommia ulmoides - Hardy Rubber
A native to China, this tree is commonly referred to as the Hardy Rubber Tree. The sap from the tree can in fact be used to make rubber. If you tear a leaf or break a twig, you will see a stringy latex-like sap from which rubber can be produced. The tree can grow to a height of 40 to 60 feet tall. Useful as a tonic herb in traditional Chinese medicine, this tree is widely cultivated in China and is recommended for vitality enhancement and longevity. The Eucommia bark is highly valued and is known to have been mentioned over 2,500 years ago in a piece of herbal literature called the Shennong Ben Cao Jing.2 Extract from the bark is now used as a popular herb by athletes to help improve flexibility and fortify bones, ligaments, and tendons, especially in the knees, ankles, and back.
Ederique Goudia
Co-Owner, Gabriel Hall
Co-Founder, In the Business of Food
Ederique “E” Goudia is bringing that New Orleans flavor to Detroit’s West Village community as the co-owner and chef of Gabriel Hall, a New Orleans-style restaurant, bar, and music venue dedicated to celebrating the food, music, and culture of New Orleans and honoring the rich Detroit-New Orleans musical & culinary history and connection. When not cooking delicious food, consulting for women and POC-owned or led food businesses and nonprofits, or mentoring young food entrepreneurs, Ederique might be found riding her bike on Belle Isle or along the Riverfront.
E’s favorite tree:
“Live Oak trees filled with Spanish Moss that I grew up with.”
This Exhibit Took Place Along the Detroit Riverfront September 1-30