Salicaceae Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa (Torr. & Gray ex Hook.) Brayshaw

Black Cottonwood

Cheyenne - Other, Paint

Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 68

View all documented uses for Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa (Torr. & Gray ex Hook.) Brayshaw

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Scientific name: Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa (Torr. & Gray ex Hook.) Brayshaw
USDA symbol: POBAT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Cottonwood
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Cheyenne
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Paint
Notes: Fruits used to make red, green, yellow, purple and white paint for suitcases and tipis.

RECRD: 45614 id: 29276

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