Cupressaceae Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.

Oneseed Juniper

Navajo - Other, Weapon

Use documented by:
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 19

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Scientific name: Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.
USDA symbol: JUMO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Oneseed Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Weapon
Notes: Wood used to make bows, formerly carried in war.

RECRD: 2605 id: 18686

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