Poaceae Arundinaria gigantea (Walt.) Muhl.
Giant Cane
Seminole - Other, Weapon
Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 495
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Arundinaria gigantea (Walt.) Muhl.
Scientific name: Arundinaria gigantea (Walt.) Muhl.
USDA symbol: ARGIG (
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Common names: Giant Cane
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Weapon
Notes: Plant used to make war spears.
RECRD: 62397 id: 5932