Agavaceae Agave deserti Engelm.

Desert Agave

Pima, Gila River - Food, Staple

Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 7

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Scientific name: Agave deserti Engelm.
USDA symbol: AGDED (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Desert Agave
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Hearts pit roasted and used as a staple food.

RECRD: 8710 id: 1781

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