Poaceae Calamovilfa gigantea (Nutt.) Scribn. & Merr.

Giant Sandreed

Hopi - Other, Ceremonial Items

Use documented by:
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 296

View all documented uses for Calamovilfa gigantea (Nutt.) Scribn. & Merr.

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Scientific name: Calamovilfa gigantea (Nutt.) Scribn. & Merr.
USDA symbol: CAGI3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Giant Sandreed
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Hopi
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Plant used to make a carrying case for a part of the wedding garments.

RECRD: 21334 id: 7639

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