Sacred Tree of the Papago Indians
Cutak L. 1939. Sacred Tree of the Papago Indians. Vol. 27, No. 10. Missouri Botannical Garden Bulletin
1939 article describing saguaro growth, locations, history of botanical description and naming of Carnegia Gigantea. Discussion includes the sacred nature of the saguaro to the Papago Indians (Tohono O'ohdam), their uses of the fruit, how it is harvested annually and processed for juices used in making of preserves and ceremonial beverages. Two black and white photographs accompany the article.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Cutak, L.
- Date of Issue
- 1939-12
- Publisher
- Missouri Botannical Garden Bulletin
- Units
- SAGU
- Keywords
- Andrew Carnegie, Arthur Christ, Carnegica gigantea, Homer Shantz, Papago Indians, saguaro fruit harvest, saguaro growth, San Xavier del Bac