Berberidaceae Mahonia repens (Lindl.) G. Don
Oregongrape
Blackfoot - Dye, Yellow
Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 35
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Mahonia repens (Lindl.) G. Don
Scientific name: Mahonia repens (Lindl.) G. Don
USDA symbol: MARE11 (
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Common names: Oregongrape
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Yellow
Notes: Roots used to make a yellow dye.
RECRD: 60638 id: 21951