Agavaceae Yucca baccata Torr.
Banana Yucca
Hualapai - Fiber, Cordage
Use documented by:
Watahomigie, Lucille J., 1982, Hualapai Ethnobotany, Peach Springs, AZ. Hualapai Bilingual Program, Peach Springs School District #8, page 39
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Yucca baccata Torr.
Scientific name: Yucca baccata Torr.
USDA symbol: YUBAB (
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Common names: Banana Yucca
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Hualapai
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Cordage
Notes: Stems used to make rope.
RECRD: 5098 id: 43833