Betulaceae Alnus sp.
Alder
Carrier - Dye, Black
Use documented by:
Carrier Linguistic Committee, 1973, Plants of Carrier Country, Fort St. James, BC. Carrier Linguistic Committee, page 72
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Alnus sp.
Scientific name: Alnus sp.
Common names: Alder
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Carrier
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Black
Notes: Used as a black dye for fish nets.
RECRD: 7084 id: 2619