Fagaceae Quercus lobata N‚e

California White Oak

Concow - Dye, Black

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 343

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Scientific name: Quercus lobata N‚e
USDA symbol: QULO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California White Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Concow
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Black
Notes: Bark used to blacken strands of red buds for basket making.

RECRD: 43218 id: 32243