Cyperaceae Scirpus sp.

Bulrush

Cahuilla - Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding

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 139

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Scientific name: Scirpus sp.
Common names: Bulrush
Family: Cyperaceae
Family (APG): Cyperaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Mats, Rugs & Bedding
Notes: Stalks used for bedding, mats and weaving materials.

RECRD: 11806 id: 37530