Poaceae Zea mays L.

Corn

Tewa - Other, Ceremonial Items

Use documented by:
Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 78

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Scientific name: Zea mays L.
USDA symbol: ZEMAM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Corn
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Tewa
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Husks twisted and used to make the framework and mounts for feathers in ceremonial ornaments.

RECRD: 41973 id: 44523

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