Poaceae Schedonnardus paniculatus (Nutt.) Trel.

Tumblegrass

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

View all documented uses for Schedonnardus paniculatus (Nutt.) Trel.

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Scientific name: Schedonnardus paniculatus (Nutt.) Trel.
USDA symbol: SCPA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Tumblegrass
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
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: 40067 id: 37352

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