Cactaceae Echinocactus polycephalus Engelm. & Bigelow

Cottontop Cactus

Panamint - Other, Tools

Use documented by:
Kirk, R.E., 1952, Panamint Basketry, Masterkey 26(76-86):, page 83

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Scientific name: Echinocactus polycephalus Engelm. & Bigelow
USDA symbol: ECPOP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Cottontop Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Panamint
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Tools
Notes: Thorns formerly used as awls in basket making.

RECRD: 46387 id: 12868

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