Agavaceae Nolina microcarpa S. Wats.

Sacahuista

Isleta - Other, Ceremonial Items

Use documented by:
Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 35

View all documented uses for Nolina microcarpa S. Wats.

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Scientific name: Nolina microcarpa S. Wats.
USDA symbol: NOMI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sacahuista
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Isleta
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Seeds used in dried gourd shells to make ceremonial rattles.

RECRD: 30674 id: 24024

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