Agavaceae Yucca baccata Torr.

Banana Yucca

Navajo - Food, Sauce & Relish

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: Sauce & Relish
Notes: Dried fruit cakes mixed with water to make a syrup and eaten with meat and bread.

RECRD: 6570 id: 43884

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