A stand of mescal (agave) at the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea just south of the Rosario Plain, near the northern range of this species

A stand of mescal (agave) at the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea just south of the Rosario Plain, near the northern range of this species. The plant most important to the Indians. The heart of the plant, roasted, was a major food, and the fiber of the thick leaves, or pencas, was used for making nets and sandals. This species thrives in the foggy coastal lands. [source: The Dominican Mission Frontier of Lower California. Plate 1a.]

• 1927-05-16; 11:15 AM

• Meigs, Peveril, 1903-1979

Horace Byers

black and white negative; 4 7/8 x 2 13/16 inches

A contemporary contact print of this image is available in the album documenting the 1927 trip.

The plant most important to the Indians. The heart of the plant, roasted, was a major food, and the fiber of the thick leaves, or pencas, was used for making nets and sandals. This species thrives in the foggy coastal lands

• Baja California (Mexico)

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• Peveril Meigs Baja California Research Materials

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