Berberidaceae Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.

Hollyleaved Barberry

Snohomish - Dye, Yellow

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 30

View all documented uses for Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.

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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: Snohomish
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Yellow
Notes: Roots used to make a yellow dye.

RECRD: 42330 id: 21861

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