| 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 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Yavapai Food, Unspecified Flower stalks gathered before blossoming, roasted in fire and prepared for 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 16 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Yavapai Other, Soap Root, stem and leaves pounded and worked in water to form lather for washing hair and body. 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 |
Zuni Fiber, Basketry Interlaced leaves used to make baskets. Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 81 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Zuni Fiber, Basketry Split leaves used to make winnowing baskets, baskets for serving food & for transporting materials. Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 78 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Zuni Fiber, Clothing Leaf fibers used in weaving fabrics. The leaves were folded about four inches in length and tied with a fragment of the leaf. These folds were boiled with a small quantity of cedar ashes. When sufficiently cooked, the leaves were placed in a bowl or basket and cooled. When the leaves were cooled, youths and young women peeled off the epidermis, and chewed the leaves starting at one end and progressing to the other. After chewing the leaves, the fibers were separated, straightened out, tied with fiber strings and hung in an inner room to dry. When required for weaving, the fibers were soaked in water to soften them. Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 78 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Zuni Fiber, Clothing Leaves boiled, chewed and fiber woven into skirts and kilts. 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 |
Zuni Fiber, Cordage Leaf fibers made into cords used to tie prayer plume offerings together & for other ceremonial uses. Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 78 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Zuni Fiber, Cordage Leaves boiled, chewed and made into a double-stranded cord. 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 40 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Zuni Fiber, Cordage Split leaves used in place of cords or rope. Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 78 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Zuni Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Dried leaves split, plaited and made into water-carrying head pads. 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 47 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Zuni Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Leaves split and plaited into mats to cover various vessels. 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 36 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Zuni Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Split leaves plaited into mats for covering hatchways, grain vases and other vessels. The leaves are also used for making pads for supporting water vases upon the head. Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 78 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Zuni Food, Fruit Fruit eaten fresh or boiled, cooled and the skin peeled off with a knife. Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 72 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Zuni Food, Fruit Fruits pared and eaten raw or boiled and skinned. 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 |
Zuni Food, Preserves Flesh cooked, made into pats, sun dried and eaten as a conserve. 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 |
Zuni Food, Preserves Fruit made into conserves and used for food. Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 72 |
| Yucca baccata Torr. Banana Yucca USDA YUBAB |
Zuni Food, Sauce & Relish Flesh cooked, made into pats, sun dried and mixed with water to form a syrup. 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 |