| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo Other, Ceremonial Items Plant used to stir the water for the ceremonial baths. Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 33 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo Other, Soap Roots used for soap. Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 33 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo Other, Toys & Games Used to make the 102 counting sticks for the moccasin game. Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 33 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Contraceptive Rotten root used to make suds taken to induce menopause. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 21 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Gynecological Aid Cold infusion of root used to expedite delivery of baby or placenta. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 21 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Poison Compound containing leaf juice used to poison arrows. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 21 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo, Ramah Dye, Black Juice mixed with yellow soil for a black dye. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 21 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo, Ramah Dye, Red Juice boiled alone for a red dye. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 21 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo, Ramah Fiber, Cordage Fiber made into string to tie hoops, prayer sticks, chant arrows and other ceremonial equipment. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 21 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo, Ramah Food, Fruit Fruit roasted in ashes and eaten. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 21 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo, Ramah Food, Unspecified Flower buds roasted in ashes and leaves boiled with salt and used for food. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 21 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo, Ramah Other, Soap Root used for soap. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 21 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Omaha Drug, Unspecified Root used in smoke treatment for unspecified illnesses. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Omaha Fiber, Cordage Leaves macerated to clear the fibers and with the sharp leaf points attached, twined into thread. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Omaha Fiber, Sewing Material Sharp leaf points used as needles. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Omaha Other, Soap Root used like soap, especially for washing the hair. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Papago Fiber, Basketry Inner leaves dried, split and used for sewing non-water-tight trade baskets. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 58 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Papago Fiber, Basketry Leaves used as foundation in coiled basketry. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 57 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Papago Fiber, Building Material Leaves split into strands, made into cords and used for lashing house frames together and thatching. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 61 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Papago Fiber, Building Material Strips of fiber used to tie mesquite pole tips to other poles in forming house skeletons. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 66 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Papago Fiber, Cordage Leaves split into strands, made into cords and used for tying up bundles of material. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 61 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Papago Other, Fasteners Fiber used to tie saguaro needles together. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 51 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Papago Other, Fasteners Used to bind women's hair over their foreheads while racing. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 51 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Papago Other, Soap Roots dried, pulverized, mixed with water and the suds used for washing the hair. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 51 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Pawnee Drug, Herbal Steam Root used in smoke treatment for unspecified illnesses. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Pawnee Fiber, Cordage Leaves macerated to clear the fibers and with the sharp leaf points attached, twined into thread. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Pawnee Fiber, Sewing Material Sharp leaf points used as needles. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Pawnee Other, Soap Root used like soap, especially for washing the hair. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Ponca Fiber, Cordage Leaves macerated to clear the fibers and with the sharp leaf points attached, twined into thread. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Ponca Fiber, Sewing Material Sharp leaf points used as needles. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Ponca Other, Soap Root used like soap, especially for washing the hair. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
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 glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
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 glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
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 glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Southwest Indians Fiber, Basketry Leaves used in the manufacture of baskets. 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 glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Southwest Indians Fiber, Brushes & Brooms Leaves used as brushes to place designs upon pottery. 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 49 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
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 glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Southwest Indians Food, Sauce & Relish Pods boiled in water and made into pickles. 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 14 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Southwest Indians Food, Starvation Food Crowns roasted and used in times of food shortage. 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 14 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Southwest Indians Food, Starvation Food Used when agricultural reserves dwindled. 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 glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Southwest Indians Food, Unspecified Seeds eaten with the pods. 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 14 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Southwest Indians Food, Unspecified Tender stalks boiled or baked. 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 14 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
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 glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Southwest Indians Other, Soap Roots roasted, soaked in water, removed and soapy liquid used to wash hair and cloth. 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 54 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Southwest Indians Other, Tools Stalk used as a spindle in making fire by friction. 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 52 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Tewa Fiber, Basketry Used to make sifting baskets. Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 52 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Tewa Fiber, Brushes & Brooms Narrow slips used as paint brushes in decorating pottery. Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 52 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Tewa Fiber, Clothing Used to make bandoleers and neckties for clowns and dancers. Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 52 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Tewa Fiber, Cordage Fibrous leaves split into narrow strips and used for tying material. Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 52 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Tewa Food, Fruit Fruits eaten for food. Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 52 |