Agavaceae Dasylirion wheeleri S. Wats.
Common Sotol
Apache, Mescalero - Other, Ceremonial Items
Use documented by:
Basehart, Harry W., 1974, Apache Indians XII. Mescalero Apache Subsistence Patterns and Socio-Political Organization, New York. Garland Publishing Inc., page 41
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Dasylirion wheeleri S. Wats.
Scientific name: Dasylirion wheeleri S. Wats.
USDA symbol: DAWH2 (
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Common names: Common Sotol
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Apache, Mescalero
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Stalks used in the head dress of Mountain Spirit dancers.
RECRD: 45716 id: 12068