Agavaceae Yucca schidigera Roezl ex Ortgies

Mojave Yucca

Hualapai - Fiber, Clothing

Use documented by:
Watahomigie, Lucille J., 1982, Hualapai Ethnobotany, Peach Springs, AZ. Hualapai Bilingual Program, Peach Springs School District #8, page 40

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Scientific name: Yucca schidigera Roezl ex Ortgies
USDA symbol: YUSC2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Mojave Yucca
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Hualapai
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Clothing
Notes: Strong fibers used to make shoes and sandals.

RECRD: 5107 id: 44209

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