In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RHAPIS
Rhapis, genus Rhapis
(noun) genus of small clump-forming fan palms of China and Japan
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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UNEXPLOITED
(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”
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