The Identification of Certain Fiber Plants of the American Southwest

Author

Carl J. King

Publication Date

5-6-1942

Abstract

In this study an examination has been made of the leaf fiber from various species of the genera Agave, Yucca, Nolina and Dasylirion, in order establish a technique and set of diagnostic characters which might be used in the identification of archaeological material suspected of containing such fibers.

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Biology

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

UNM Biology Department

First Committee Member (Chair)

W.H. Bell

Second Committee Member

Illegible

Third Committee Member

Illegible

Recommended Citation

King, Carl J.. "The Identification of Certain Fiber Plants of the American Southwest." (1942). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/biol_etds/179