Agavaceae Yucca glauca Nutt.
Small Soapweed
Blackfoot - Other, Soap
Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 25
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Yucca glauca Nutt.
Scientific name: Yucca glauca Nutt.
USDA symbol: YUGLG2 (
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Common names: Small Soapweed
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Soap
Notes: Roots used as a soap substitute and hair wash.
RECRD: 60588 id: 44081