Cupressaceae Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.

Oneseed Juniper

Great Basin Indian - 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 46

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Scientific name: Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.
USDA symbol: JUMO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Oneseed Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Mordant
Notes: Whole plant ash added to various dye baths as a mordant.

RECRD: 2318 id: 18618

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