Poaceae Leymus condensatus (J. Presl) A. L”ve

Giant Wildrye

Cahuilla - Other, Hunting & Fishing Item

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 69

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Scientific name: Leymus condensatus (J. Presl) A. L”ve
USDA symbol: LECO12 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Giant Wildrye
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Hunting & Fishing Item
Notes: Fire hardened stems used as the main shaft in arrowmaking.

RECRD: 11421 id: 20087

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