Agavaceae Yucca baccata Torr.

Banana Yucca

Pima, Gila River - Food, Fruit

Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 7

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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: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Fruits eaten raw and pit roasted.

RECRD: 8720 id: 43933

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