Berberidaceae Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.

Hollyleaved Barberry

Karok - Other, Paint

Use documented by:
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 383

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Scientific name: Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.
USDA symbol: MAAQ2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Hollyleaved Barberry
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Karok
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Paint
Notes: Fruit mixed with salmon glue and pounded larkspur flowers and used to paint arrows and bows.

RECRD: 8525 id: 21829

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