| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Pima Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Leaves woven into mats. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 34 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Pima Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Split leaves used in weaving mats. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 37 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Pima Food, Beverage Dried fruit made into cakes, cooked in water and liquid drunk. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 16 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Pima Food, Bread & Cake Dried fruit made into cakes. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 16 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Pima Food, Dried Food Fruits boiled, dried, ground, boiled with flour and used for food. Russell, Frank, 1908, The Pima Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #26:1-390, page 72 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Pima Food, Porridge Dried fruit made into cakes, ground and cooked with cornmeal to make gruel. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 16 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Pima Other, Soap Plant macerated, placed in water to form suds and used for washing hair. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 56 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Pima Other, Soap Stems reduced to pulp and used as soap. Russell, Frank, 1908, The Pima Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #26:1-390, page 72 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Pima, Desert Other, Cash Crop Used for trade. Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 6 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Pima, Gila River Food, Candy Plant dried and used as sweets. Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 6 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Pima, Gila River Food, Fruit Fruits eaten raw and pit roasted. Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 7 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Pueblo Food, Dried Food Fruits sun dried and stored for winter use. Castetter, Edward F., 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest I. Uncultivated Native Plants Used as Sources of Food, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(1):1-44, page 55 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Pueblo Food, Fruit Fruits eaten raw, boiled or baked. Castetter, Edward F., 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest I. Uncultivated Native Plants Used as Sources of Food, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(1):1-44, page 55 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
San Felipe Food, Dried Food Partly matured fruits cooked to form a semi-liquid substance, dried and stored for winter use. Castetter, Edward F., 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest I. Uncultivated Native Plants Used as Sources of Food, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(1):1-44, page 54 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
San Felipe Food, Fruit Ripe fruits eaten without preparation. Castetter, Edward F., 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest I. Uncultivated Native Plants Used as Sources of Food, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(1):1-44, page 54 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
San Felipe Food, Unspecified Used as a source of food. Castetter, Edward F., 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest I. Uncultivated Native Plants Used as Sources of Food, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(1):1-44, page 14 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Sia Food, Fruit Fruit used for food. White, Leslie A., 1962, The Pueblo of Sia, New Mexico, XXX SI-BAE Bulletin #, page 107 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Fiber, Cordage Split leaves or fibers used as tying material. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 39 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Beverage Dried fruit pulp boiled in water and drunk. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 11 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Bread & Cake Pulp mixed with chokecherries and made into cake. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 11 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Bread & Cake Pulp patted into cakes and dried thoroughly. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 15 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Dessert Preserved fruit soaked in water, cooked to a thick syrup and eaten as a sauce-like dessert. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 12 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Dried Food Fruits dried between beds of grass, split into halves, dried further in the sun and stored. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 15 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Dried Food Partially ripened fruits gathered, cooked, the pulp dried and stored for winter use. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 11 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Dried Food Pulp cooked to a paste and dried for winter use. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 11 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Dried Food Pulp cooked to a paste, dried and stored for winter use. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 10 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Dried Food Rind dried and eaten without cooking. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 11 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Fruit Fruit eaten raw. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 10 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Fruit Fruits eaten for food. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 9 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Preserves Fruit pared, pulp chewed, cooked, dried and eaten as a conserve. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 12 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Staple Seeds dried, stored in baskets and ground into meal when needed. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 15 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Sweetener Fruit pared, pulp chewed, cooked, dried and conserve dissolved in water to sweeten beverages. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 12 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Unspecified Greatly sought after and utilized as food. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 10 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Food, Unspecified Green pods gathered and allowed to mature in sun or dwellings. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 9 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Other, Ceremonial Items Plant suspended from a ring carried on the back of a god impersonator. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 53 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Southwest Indians Other, Soap Leaves pounded and used in washing. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 55 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Tewa Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Infusion of root used as a wash in adoption and name-giving ceremonies. Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 49, 50 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Tewa Drug, Emetic Unspecified plant part chewed as ritual emetic. Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 49, 50 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Tewa Drug, Gynecological Aid Fruit eaten to promote easy childbirth. Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 49, 50 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Tewa Fiber, Cordage Fleshy leaves boiled, chewed and the fibers twisted into cord and rope. Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 50 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Tewa Food, Fruit Fruits formerly eaten. Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 50 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Tewa Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Leaves baked in warm pit, chewed and fiber woven into fishing nets. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 45 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Tewa Other, Soap Roots bruised, placed in water and used to wash woolens, cotton fabrics, feathers and hair. Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 49 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Walapai Food, Beverage Fruits mixed with water and liquid drunk. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 17 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Walapai Food, Dried Food Fruit dried, folded and stored for winter use. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 17 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Yavapai Fiber, Cordage Leaf fiber used to tie grass stems of mescal to make a brush. Gifford, E. W., 1936, Northeastern and Western Yavapai, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 34:247-345, page 259 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Yavapai Food, Beverage Dried fruit soaked in water until pulp dissolved and liquid drunk. Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 16 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Yavapai Food, Beverage Sun dried fruit boiled and used as a beverage. Gifford, E. W., 1936, Northeastern and Western Yavapai, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 34:247-345, page 258 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Yavapai Food, Dried Food Sun dried fruit boiled and used for food. Gifford, E. W., 1936, Northeastern and Western Yavapai, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 34:247-345, page 258 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Yavapai Food, Fruit Fruit cooked in coals and used for food. Gifford, E. W., 1936, Northeastern and Western Yavapai, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 34:247-345, page 258 |