Agavaceae Nolina microcarpa S. Wats.

Sacahuista

Apache, Chiricahua & Mescalero - Other, Containers

Use documented by:
Castetter, Edward F. and M. E. Opler, 1936, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest III. The Ethnobiology of the Chiricahua and Mescalero Apache, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(5):1-63, page 36

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Scientific name: Nolina microcarpa S. Wats.
USDA symbol: NOMI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sacahuista
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Apache, Chiricahua & Mescalero
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Containers
Notes: Moist grass laid onto hot stones to prevent steam from escaping.

RECRD: 40072 id: 24003

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