Poaceae Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.

Common Reed

Cahuilla - Other, Musical Instrument

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 101

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Scientific name: Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.
USDA symbol: PHAU7 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Reed
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Musical Instrument
Notes: Used to make a flute, usually played by men.

RECRD: 11600 id: 26573

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