Datiscaceae Datisca glomerata (K. Presl) Baill.

Durango Root

Costanoan - Dye, Red

Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 250

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Scientific name: Datisca glomerata (K. Presl) Baill.
USDA symbol: DAGL2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Durango Root
Family: Datiscaceae
Family (APG): Datiscaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Red
Notes: Roots used as a red dye.

RECRD: 20769 id: 12084

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