Agavaceae Yucca baccata Torr.

Banana Yucca

Keres, Western - Fiber, Cordage

Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 74

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Scientific name: Yucca baccata Torr.
USDA symbol: YUBAB (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Banana Yucca
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Keres, Western
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Cordage
Notes: Leaf fibers used to make ropes. Leaves were pounded between stones to separate the fibers which were used for ropes.

RECRD: 30526 id: 43849

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