Agavaceae Yucca baccata Torr.

Banana Yucca

Navajo - Food, Porridge

Use documented by:
Lynch, Regina H., 1986, Cookbook, Chinle, AZ. Navajo Curriculum Center, Rough Rock Demonstration School, page 31

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Scientific name: Yucca baccata Torr.
USDA symbol: YUBAB (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Banana Yucca
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Porridge
Notes: Dried fruit cakes boiled with cornmeal into a gruel.

RECRD: 6571 id: 43881

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