Cactaceae Echinocactus polycephalus Engelm. & Bigelow
Cottontop Cactus
Panamint - Other, Tools
Use documented by:
Kirk, R.E., 1952, Panamint Basketry, Masterkey 26(76-86):, page 83
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Echinocactus polycephalus Engelm. & Bigelow
Scientific name: Echinocactus polycephalus Engelm. & Bigelow
USDA symbol: ECPOP (
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Common names: Cottontop Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Panamint
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Tools
Notes: Thorns formerly used as awls in basket making.
RECRD: 46387 id: 12868