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

California Fan Palm

Cocopa - Other, Musical Instrument

Use documented by:
Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1951, Yuman Indian Agriculture, Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, page 187

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: Cocopa
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Musical Instrument
Notes: Seeds used in gourd rattles.

RECRD: 40344 id: 43560

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