Mega-Drought, Yucca

Pollen evidence establishes the agave family as another suit of xeric plants that were useful during the dry centuries. More often called yuccas, ( the Erath County variety is Yucca arkansana) they provided edible blossoms high in vitamin C and the asparagus-like shoots were roasted for a special treat. The fibers were processed into fishing line, bowstrings,(after 500 CE) snares, baskets, sandals, and nets. Yucca cord was sometimes woven with strips of rabbit fur to make coats and blankets. The root contains a caustic detergent that burns the fingers, so the fibers are released from the blade-like leaves underwater containing ashes (scutching). The juice was used as a body wash and soap. Comanche ceremonies required people to shampoo their hair with pieces of the root shaved off and pounded on a rock to make a foamy lather.

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