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Tonto National Monument
Sotol
Sotol

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Sotol

Like its relatives, the yucca and agave, the fruits and flowers of the sotol were harvested by native peoples.

The leaves were woven into sleeping mats, baskets, and hats.  They are more slender than yucca or agave leaves, and were generally used without much further processing.

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cotton fiber with spindle and whorl

Did You Know?
One of the earliest known cotton farming communities, dating from approximately AD 100 - 600, is located near Tonto National Monument.
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Last Updated: May 09, 2009 at 13:10 MST