Fabaceae Prosopis pubescens Benth.
Screwbean Mesquite
Hualapai - Fiber, Furniture
Use documented by:
Watahomigie, Lucille J., 1982, Hualapai Ethnobotany, Peach Springs, AZ. Hualapai Bilingual Program, Peach Springs School District #8, page 45
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Prosopis pubescens Benth.
Scientific name: Prosopis pubescens Benth.
USDA symbol: PRPU (
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Common names: Screwbean Mesquite
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Hualapai
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Furniture
Notes: Roots used to make cradleboard frames.
RECRD: 5120 id: 30067