Q: What did many Homestead families produce at home and sell in Key West?

A. Comptie Starch

South Florida is home to many unique indigenous plants. The Native Americans were skilled at utilizing various parts of a plant for different aspects of life. The Homesteaders who re-located to Southern Florida during the 1860s adopted the practice of making use of local plants to sustain their families. The main staple of this diet can still be found in S. Florida today.