| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Dakota Other, Fuel Leaves bound in a slender bundle and used as a substitute for wood. The slender bundle of leaves formed the firedrill which was placed in a hearth and twirled by the hands until it smouldered upon which time it was blown upon to ignite the flame. 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, Hide Preparation Boiled root used in tanning hides. The yucca roots were boiled and then cooled and sprinkled over the hides after they had been treated with the brain-liver-marrow dressing. 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, Soap Root used like soap to wash the scalp. 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, 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 |
Dakota Other, Tools Hard, sharp-pointed blades bound with sinew and used in place of wood to make the fire drill. 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 |
Hopi Fiber, Brushes & Brooms Leaf splints used as brushes to apply color to 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 50 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Isleta Drug, Dermatological Aid Root mixed with ground stolons from vine mesquite grass & used as a hair wash to make the hair grow. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 45 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Isleta Fiber, Basketry Fibers used to make baskets. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 45 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Isleta Fiber, Brushes & Brooms Fibers used to make brushes for pottery decoration. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 45 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Isleta Fiber, Cordage Fibers used to make cords and ropes. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 45 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Isleta Food, Forage Fruit often eaten by deer which left few for the Isletans. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 45 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Isleta Food, Fruit Fruit baked, seasoned and used for food. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 45 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Isleta 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 |
Isleta Food, Winter Use Food Sun dried fruit stored for winter use. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 45 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Isleta Other, Decorations Fibers used to make plaques. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 45 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Isleta Other, Soap Roots pounded until soft, soaked in water and used as a soap for bathing, washing hair & blankets. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 45 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Jemez 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 |
Keres, Western Drug, Herbal Steam Tender heart shoots used in the sweatbath. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 76 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Drug, Strengthener Infusion of tender heart shoots used for weakness. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 76 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Fiber, Basketry Leaves used to make baskets. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 76 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Fiber, Brushes & Brooms Chewed leaves used to make brushes for pottery paint. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 76 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Fiber, Cordage Crushed leaf fibers twisted and used for ropes. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 76 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Food, Beverage Dried, fruit cakes used to make a beverage. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 76 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Food, Bread & Cake Boiled, dried fruit made into cakes. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 76 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Food, Fruit Fruit eaten when thoroughly ripe. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 74 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Food, Sauce & Relish Dried, fruit cakes made into a syrup. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 76 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Food, Sauce & Relish Soaked, cooked fruit make into a syrup and used as hot chocolate. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 74 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Food, Starvation Food Roasted hearts used for food in times of famine. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 76 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Food, Unspecified Tender heart shoots eaten for food. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 76 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Food, Winter Use Food Cooked, dried fruit stored for winter use. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 74 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Other, Fasteners Leaves used as strings to tie chili peppers. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 76 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Other, Soap Crushed roots rubbed on hair or clothes for soap or crushed, roasted roots soaked in water for soap. This soap caused more itching than that from wild leafed yucca, but was considered better to keep the natural color of the hair. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 76 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Keres, Western Other, Tools Flower stalks used as spindles to start fire by friction. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 76 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Kiowa Drug, Dermatological Aid Plant used for dandruff, baldness and skin irritations. Vestal, Paul A. and Richard Evans Schultes, 1939, The Economic Botany of the Kiowa Indians, Cambridge MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 18 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Kiowa Other, Soap Root used to wash clothes and hair. Vestal, Paul A. and Richard Evans Schultes, 1939, The Economic Botany of the Kiowa Indians, Cambridge MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 18 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Laguna 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 |
Laguna 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 |
Lakota Drug, Abortifacient Roots and prickly pear cactus roots used as 'medicine for not give birth.' Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 28 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Lakota Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of roots used to soak the hair as a vermin killer and to make the hair grow. Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 28 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Lakota Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of pulverized roots taken for stomachaches. Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 28 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Lakota Drug, Gynecological Aid Roots and prickly pear cactus roots used by mothers when they cannot give birth. Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 28 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Lakota Drug, Veterinary Aid Burning root fumes used to allow a horse to be caught and haltered easily. Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 28 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Lakota Food, Unspecified Flowers and buds eaten fresh or cooked. Kraft, Shelly Katheren, 1990, Recent Changes in the Ethnobotany of Standing Rock Indian Reservation, University of North Dakota, M.A. Thesis, page 51 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Lakota Other, Soap Roots boiled and used as shampoo or as a substitute for soap. Kraft, Shelly Katheren, 1990, Recent Changes in the Ethnobotany of Standing Rock Indian Reservation, University of North Dakota, M.A. Thesis, page 51 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Lakota Other, Soap Roots used to make soap. Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 28 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo Drug, Dermatological Aid Roots used to wash hair. 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 Drug, Laxative Plant used as a laxative. Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 164 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo Drug, Stimulant Plant used as a delirifacient a drug which produces delirium. Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 164 |
| Yucca glauca Nutt. Small Soapweed USDA YUGLG2 |
Navajo Food, Fruit Fruit eaten raw or baked in ashes. 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 Food, Winter Use Food Fruit sliced and dried for winter use. Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 33 |