Liliaceae Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt.

Common Beargrass

Karok - Other, Decorations

Use documented by:
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 380

View all documented uses for Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt.

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Scientific name: Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt.
USDA symbol: XETE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Beargrass
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Karok
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Decorations
Notes: Plant used as dress ornaments.

RECRD: 8466 id: 43720

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