Agavaceae Yucca glauca Nutt.
Small Soapweed
Keres, Western - Food, Sauce & Relish
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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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: Keres, Western
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Sauce & Relish
Notes: Soaked, cooked fruit make into a syrup and used as hot chocolate.
RECRD: 30534 id: 44116