Agavaceae Yucca glauca Nutt.
Small Soapweed
Ponca - Fiber, Sewing Material
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71
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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: Ponca
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Sewing Material
Notes: Sharp leaf points used as needles.
RECRD: 31621 id: 44169