Liliaceae Allium schoenoprasum var. sibiricum (L.) Hartman

Wild Chives

Great Basin Indian - Dye, Brown

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: Allium schoenoprasum var. sibiricum (L.) Hartman
USDA symbol: ALSCS (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Wild Chives
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Brown
Notes: Bulb skin used as a golden-brown dye.

RECRD: 2321 id: 2238

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