Arecaceae Washingtonia filifera (L. Linden) H. Wendl.

California Fan Palm

Cahuilla - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 145

View all documented uses for Washingtonia filifera (L. Linden) H. Wendl.

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Scientific name: Washingtonia filifera (L. Linden) H. Wendl.
USDA symbol: WAFI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Fan Palm
Family: Arecaceae
Family (APG): Arecaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Fruit soaked in water to make a beverage.

RECRD: 11847 id: 43548

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