Asteraceae Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.
Rush Skeletonplant
Keres, Western - Other, Decorations
Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 53
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Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.
Scientific name: Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.
USDA symbol: LYJU (
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Common names: Rush Skeletonplant
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Keres, Western
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Decorations
Notes: Plant used for decorations in ceremonial dances.
RECRD: 30286 id: 21569