Agavaceae Nolina microcarpa S. Wats.

Sacahuista

Keres, Western - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 55

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: Keres, Western
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Plant used to make baskets.

RECRD: 30303 id: 24028

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