Fagaceae Quercus virginiana P. Mill.

Live Oak

Houma - Dye, Red

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56

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Scientific name: Quercus virginiana P. Mill.
USDA symbol: QUVI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Live Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Red
Notes: Roots and bark boiled to make a red basket dye.

RECRD: 46729 id: 32560

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