Agavaceae Yucca elata (Engelm.) Engelm.

Soaptree Yucca

Southwest Indians - Other, Fasteners

Use documented by:
Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 28

View all documented uses for Yucca elata (Engelm.) Engelm.

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Scientific name: Yucca elata (Engelm.) Engelm.
USDA symbol: YUELE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Soaptree Yucca
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Southwest Indians
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Fasteners
Notes: Leaves tied to make a fastening loop for sandals.

RECRD: 40496 id: 44049

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