Agavaceae Yucca glauca Nutt.
Small Soapweed
Navajo - Other, Toys & Games
Use documented by:
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 33
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Yucca glauca Nutt.
Scientific name: Yucca glauca Nutt.
USDA symbol: YUGLG2 (
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Common names: Small Soapweed
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Used to make the 102 counting sticks for the moccasin game.
RECRD: 2713 id: 44142