Cyperaceae Eleocharis equisetoides (Ell.) Torr.
Jointed Spikesedge
Seminole - Other, Jewelry
Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 498
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Eleocharis equisetoides (Ell.) Torr.
Scientific name: Eleocharis equisetoides (Ell.) Torr.
USDA symbol: ELEQ (
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Common names: Jointed Spikesedge
Family: Cyperaceae
Family (APG): Cyperaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Jewelry
Notes: Plant used to make beads.
RECRD: 62404 id: 13004