Arecaceae Washingtonia filifera (L. Linden) H. Wendl.

California Fan Palm

Cahuilla - Other, Ceremonial Items

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 145

View all documented uses for Washingtonia filifera (L. Linden) H. Wendl.

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Scientific name: Washingtonia filifera (L. Linden) H. Wendl.
USDA symbol: WAFI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Fan Palm
Family: Arecaceae
Family (APG): Arecaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Leaves used to make images of the dead burned in the memorial rites.

RECRD: 11855 id: 43553

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