Juncaceae Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii (Parl.) Snog.

Leopold's Rush

Cahuilla - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 80

View all documented uses for Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii (Parl.) Snog.

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Scientific name: Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii (Parl.) Snog.
USDA symbol: JUACL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Leopold's Rush
Family: Juncaceae
Family (APG): Juncaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Rushes made into baskets used for collecting foods, leaching acorn meal and finely woven baskets.

RECRD: 11484 id: 18325

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