Poaceae Zea mays L.

Corn

Isleta - Other, Ceremonial Items

Use documented by:
Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 46

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Scientific name: Zea mays L.
USDA symbol: ZEMAM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Corn
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Isleta
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Corn silks used in the 'Corn Dances.'

RECRD: 30757 id: 44436

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