• Pipe Spring National Monument

    Pipe Spring

    National Monument Arizona

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Yucca Kanabensis

Food, fuel, and fiber came from the yucca. Paiute people pounded the leaves to obtain fiber for rope, nets, baskets, jugs, mats, and sandals. Shampoo came from the roots. The fruit was roasted and then eaten, or made into a ball and dried for winter use. The stalks made good kindling.

 

Did You Know?

Fort at Pipe Spring

The fort at Pipe Spring National Monument was built over a spring, similar to castles in Europe and the Middle East.