BANANA YUCCA
SPECIES : Yucca baccata
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Banana yucca was greatly utilized by Native Americans. In areas where banana yucca was plentiful, the fruits and seeds were a dietary staple. Fermented drinks were made from the sap. The sap was also used as a color-fixing agent for pottery paint. The roots of banana yucca lather and were used for soap. The leaves are fibrous and were used for making baskets, sandals, and rope.
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Banana Yucca - Mojave Desert
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