| Yucca elata (Engelm.) Engelm. Soaptree Yucca USDA YUELE |
Papago Fiber, Basketry Leaf used as the binding element in coarse coiled ware. 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 elata (Engelm.) Engelm. Soaptree Yucca USDA YUELE |
Papago Fiber, Building Material Used for the weft of wrapped weaving in house frames. 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 54 |
| Yucca elata (Engelm.) Engelm. Soaptree Yucca USDA YUELE |
Papago Fiber, Sewing Material Species used to sew coils into tight 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 62 |
| Yucca elata (Engelm.) Engelm. Soaptree Yucca USDA YUELE |
Papago Food, Unspecified Species used 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 64 |
| Yucca elata (Engelm.) Engelm. Soaptree Yucca USDA YUELE |
Pima Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Leaves twilled 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 60 |
| Yucca elata (Engelm.) Engelm. Soaptree Yucca USDA YUELE |
Pima Other, Containers Cactus ribs bound together to form the frame for containers used to carry crops. 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 46 |
| Yucca elata (Engelm.) Engelm. Soaptree Yucca USDA YUELE |
Pima Other, Containers Fibers made into carrying 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 35 |
| Yucca elata (Engelm.) Engelm. Soaptree Yucca USDA YUELE |
Pima Other, Soap Used as soap. Russell, Frank, 1908, The Pima Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #26:1-390, page 72 |
| Yucca elata (Engelm.) Engelm. Soaptree Yucca USDA YUELE |
Southwest Indians Food, Dried Food Stems baked, dried, softened in water and eaten. 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 19 |
| Yucca elata (Engelm.) Engelm. Soaptree Yucca USDA YUELE |
Southwest Indians Other, Fasteners Leaves tied to make a fastening loop for sandals. 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 28 |
| Yucca filamentosa L. Adam's Needle USDA YUFI |
Catawba Drug, Dermatological Aid Root rubbed on the body for skin disease. Speck, Frank G., 1937, Catawba Medicines and Curative Practices, Publications of the Philadelphia Anthropological Society 1:179-197, page 188 |
| Yucca filamentosa L. Adam's Needle USDA YUFI |
Catawba Drug, Dermatological Aid Roots rubbed on body or decoction of roots taken for skin disease. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 9 |
| Yucca filamentosa L. Adam's Needle USDA YUFI |
Cherokee Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Used as an ingredient with broom sedge and amaranth in green corn medicine. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 25 |
| Yucca filamentosa L. Adam's Needle USDA YUFI |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Beaten root used as salve for sores. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 25 |
| Yucca filamentosa L. Adam's Needle USDA YUFI |
Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Infusion taken for diabetes. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 25 |
| Yucca filamentosa L. Adam's Needle USDA YUFI |
Cherokee Drug, Sedative Used as a soporific. Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 75 |
| Yucca filamentosa L. Adam's Needle USDA YUFI |
Cherokee Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Pounded roots strewed on water to 'intoxicate fishes.' Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 75 |
| Yucca filamentosa L. Adam's Needle USDA YUFI |
Cherokee Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Used to intoxicate fish. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 25 |
| Yucca filamentosa L. Adam's Needle USDA YUFI |
Cherokee Other, Soap Roots pounded, boiled and used instead of soap to wash blankets. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 25 |
| Yucca filamentosa L. Adam's Needle USDA YUFI |
Nanticoke Drug, Orthopedic Aid Poultice of roots applied to sprains. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 56 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Acoma 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 |
Acoma 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 |
Apache Food, Unspecified Flowers eaten as 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 56 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Apache Food, Unspecified Stalks roasted, boiled or 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 19 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Apache Other, Soap Roots used for soap. Reagan, Albert B., 1929, Plants Used by the White Mountain Apache Indians of Arizona, Wisconsin Archeologist 8:143-61., page 148 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Apache, Chiricahua & Mescalero Food, Unspecified Stalks roasted, boiled or eaten raw. Castetter, Edward F. and M. E. Opler, 1936, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest III. The Ethnobiology of the Chiricahua and Mescalero Apache, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(5):1-63, page 38 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Apache, Chiricahua & Mescalero Food, Vegetable Stalks boiled, dried and stored to be used as vegetables. Castetter, Edward F. and M. E. Opler, 1936, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest III. The Ethnobiology of the Chiricahua and Mescalero Apache, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(5):1-63, page 38 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Apache, Mescalero Fiber, Basketry Leaves split and used to make baskets. Basehart, Harry W., 1974, Apache Indians XII. Mescalero Apache Subsistence Patterns and Socio-Political Organization, New York. Garland Publishing Inc., page 40 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Apache, White Mountain Fiber, Cordage Leaves used to make 'moccasin strings' and cords. Reagan, Albert B., 1929, Plants Used by the White Mountain Apache Indians of Arizona, Wisconsin Archeologist 8:143-61., page 147 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Apache, White Mountain Food, Dried Food Pods dried for future use. Reagan, Albert B., 1929, Plants Used by the White Mountain Apache Indians of Arizona, Wisconsin Archeologist 8:143-61., page 147 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Apache, White Mountain Food, Unspecified Pods roasted and used for food. Reagan, Albert B., 1929, Plants Used by the White Mountain Apache Indians of Arizona, Wisconsin Archeologist 8:143-61., page 147 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Apache, White Mountain Other, Toys & Games Leaves used as counters in various games. Reagan, Albert B., 1929, Plants Used by the White Mountain Apache Indians of Arizona, Wisconsin Archeologist 8:143-61., page 147 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Decoction of grated roots used for sprains. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of root used as a tonic for falling hair. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 274 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of roots applied to inflamed and bleeding cuts. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 274 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Hemostat Poultice of grated roots applied to bleeding cuts. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 25 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Hemostat Poultice of roots applied to inflamed and bleeding cuts. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 274 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Herbal Steam Decoction of grated roots used as herbal steam for breaks and sprains. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 274 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Orthopedic Aid Decoction of grated roots used as herbal steam for breaks and sprains. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 274 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Orthopedic Aid Decoction of grated roots used for breaks. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Veterinary Aid Decoction of roots applied to saddle sores. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 25 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Blackfoot Other, Soap Roots used as a soap substitute and hair wash. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 25 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of dried root used as hair wash for dandruff and to prevent baldness. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 12 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Dermatological Aid Smashed root applied as powder or used as a wash for sores, scabs and skin outbreaks. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 12 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Cochiti 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 |
Dakota Drug, Dermatological Aid Root used to wash the scalp to make the hair grow. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 358 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Dakota 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 |
Dakota Fiber, Sewing Material Sharp points of leaves 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 |
Dakota Other, Containers Dried stems peeled and used to make a hearth. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 358 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Dakota Other, Containers Dried, peeled stems used to make a hearth, to contain the fire. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |