Boraginaceae Lithospermum caroliniense (Walt. ex J.F. Gmel.) MacM.

Hairy Puccoon

Chippewa - Dye, Red

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 371

View all documented uses for Lithospermum caroliniense (Walt. ex J.F. Gmel.) MacM.

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Scientific name: Lithospermum caroliniense (Walt. ex J.F. Gmel.) MacM.
USDA symbol: LICAC8 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Hairy Puccoon
Family: Boraginaceae
Family (APG): Boraginaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Red
Notes: Dried or pulverized roots boiled and used to make a red dye.

RECRD: 43021 id: 20555

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