Agavaceae Agave sp.

Mescal

Hualapai - Fiber, Cordage

Use documented by:
Watahomigie, Lucille J., 1982, Hualapai Ethnobotany, Peach Springs, AZ. Hualapai Bilingual Program, Peach Springs School District #8, page 55

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Scientific name: Agave sp.
Common names: Mescal
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Hualapai
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Cordage
Notes: Cut, split leaves used to make rope.

RECRD: 5151 id: 1847