Poaceae Arundo donax L.

Giantreed

Cahuilla - Drug, Orthopedic Aid

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 102

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Scientific name: Arundo donax L.
USDA symbol: ARDO4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Giantreed
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Used as a splint for broken limbs.

RECRD: 11602 id: 5941

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