Agavaceae Yucca baccata Torr.
Banana Yucca
Pima - Food, Dried Food
Use documented by:
Russell, Frank, 1908, The Pima Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #26:1-390, page 72
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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: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Fruits boiled, dried, ground, boiled with flour and used for food.
RECRD: 43917 id: 43927