Cornaceae Cornus sericea ssp. sericea

Redosier Dogwood

Cree, Woodlands - Dye, Brown

Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 36

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Scientific name: Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
USDA symbol: COSES (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Redosier Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Brown
Notes: Infusion of outer bark used to color leather from tan to brown.

RECRD: 5449 id: 11032

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