Betulaceae Alnus incana (L.) Moench

Mountain Alder

Chippewa - Dye, Red

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 128

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Scientific name: Alnus incana (L.) Moench
USDA symbol: ALINR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Mountain Alder
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Red
Notes: Bark boiled to make a bright red dye.

RECRD: 31942 id: 2335

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