Agavaceae Agave sp.

Mescal

Navajo - Fiber, Cordage

Use documented by:
Brugge, David M., 1965, Navajo Use of Agave, Kiva 31(2):88-98, page 94

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Scientific name: Agave sp.
Common names: Mescal
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Cordage
Notes: Plant fibers used to make rope.

RECRD: 60405 id: 1853