Arecaceae Washingtonia filifera (L. Linden) H. Wendl.
California Fan Palm
Cocopa - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1951, Yuman Indian Agriculture, Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, page 204
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Washingtonia filifera (L. Linden) H. Wendl.
Scientific name: Washingtonia filifera (L. Linden) H. Wendl.
USDA symbol: WAFI (
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Common names: California Fan Palm
Family: Arecaceae
Family (APG): Arecaceae
Native American Tribe: Cocopa
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Juice squeezed out of fruits, added to water and used as a beverage.
RECRD: 40387 id: 43559