Saxifragaceae Heuchera cylindrica var. glabella (Torr. & Gray) Wheelock

Beautiful Alumroot

Blackfoot - Dye, Mordant

Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 47

View all documented uses for Heuchera cylindrica var. glabella (Torr. & Gray) Wheelock

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Scientific name: Heuchera cylindrica var. glabella (Torr. & Gray) Wheelock
USDA symbol: HECYG (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Beautiful Alumroot
Family: Saxifragaceae
Family (APG): Saxifragaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Mordant
Notes: Root added to dye baths to set the color in native dress.

RECRD: 2346 id: 17079

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