Fabaceae Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch

Kentucky Coffeetree

Dakota - Dye, Black

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 89

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Scientific name: Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch
USDA symbol: GYDI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Kentucky Coffeetree
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Dakota
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Black
Notes: Root sometimes used with another component to make a black dye. The root was not very highly esteemed for making a dye and alone was considered useless, but was occasionally used with another component to make a black dye.

RECRD: 31435 id: 16369

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