Poaceae Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.
Common Reed
Hualapai - Other, Musical Instrument
Use documented by:
Watahomigie, Lucille J., 1982, Hualapai Ethnobotany, Peach Springs, AZ. Hualapai Bilingual Program, Peach Springs School District #8, page 7
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Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.
Scientific name: Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.
USDA symbol: PHAU7 (
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Common names: Common Reed
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Hualapai
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Musical Instrument
Notes: Shoots used to make flutes.
RECRD: 5017 id: 26582