Betulaceae Alnus sp.

Alder

Great Basin Indian - Dye, Orange

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 47

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Scientific name: Alnus sp.
Common names: Alder
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Orange
Notes: Bark used to make an orange dye.

RECRD: 2328 id: 2621